City's Community Action Agency now accepting applications for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services added spring open enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2020, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Spring LIHEAP program, which is designed to help low-income households offset home energy costs, has increased income eligibility requirements to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Income eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount awarded is based on an individual’s income and primary fuel type, and benefits are paid directly to the primary fuel vendor in the form of a voucher.

Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Seeking Employment?

GLI, in partnership with KentuckianaWorks and WorkOne Southern Indiana, have developed a job board so those who are looking for work can find it. Additionally, the group is also working to connect HR professionals laying off workers with other HR professionals who are hiring, considering translatable skill sets, competencies and hiring requirements as we connect employers. Check out their website for additional information!

Survivor's Corner Offering Resources for Those in Need

Survivors’ Corner is taking calls from families experiencing overwhelm. They provide peer support (including coping skills and self care strategies) and resource information; not direct therapeutic services, however. On top of their standard programming, Survivors' Corner is providing temporary and confidential lodging, transportation services, food/hygiene items, etc. to trauma survivors. If you are in need of their services. You can contact them directly through their website, or you can call them at (502) 203-8917.

Standing Against Domestic Violence in Quarantine

The Center for Women and Families is taking precautions due to the coronavirus, but will continue to provide services free of charge 24/7. They ask that any person seeking services first call our 24-hour crisis and information line at 1-844-237-2331 or 502-581-7222. They are working to increase distance and minimize traffic in our building.

Some services will be provided via phone or FaceTime Groups, but community activities are cancelled for the time being

Until further notice, The Center for Women and Families will only be accepting the following in-kind donations: temporal thermometers + hand sanitizer.

Please show them your continued support as they continue to provide services to those affected by sexual and domestic violence.

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!

Seeking employment? Charter-Spectrum is currently hiring for nearly 500 positions!
Charter committed to no layoffs or furloughs for at least the next 60 days. Charter also announced plans to permanently raise its minimum wage to $20 an hour over the next two years for all hourly employees. More information about Charter’s career opportunities can be found at Jobs.Spectrum.com.

COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented and Immigrant Communities

Undocumented communities are among those most marginalized in America, and as a result are prone to overwhelming circumstances in our current system. Please use this list to find resources or to share to help others find resources during these trying time. The list can be found here. 

Additionally, you can download and share COVID-19 flyers translated in 14 different languages.here and sign up for the Globalization e-newsletter to for updates in different languages here.