JCPS to Re-open
Jefferson County Public Schools will start classes August 25th. Superintendent Marty Pollio announced his plan to have the district's 98,000 students begin the new school year from their homes with nontraditional instruction, or NTI. He pledged to vastly improve remote instruction over its hurried rollout last spring.The district will reevaluate after six weeks, he said. "There are no good options with COVID-19."
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The Algonguin Park Louisville KY Pool is now open and FREE to the public
 The Algonquin Park Louisville Ky pool is officially open-and admission is free thanks to Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey- just in time for rising temperatures! You'll have to call in advance to book a time & location for your visit to any of Louisville's three pools this year with Louisville Parks and Recreation at (502) 897-9949.
Eviction Prevention
Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund aims to aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies.
Individual households may begin applying for rental assistance through the Office of Resilience and Community Services immediately. To be eligible, households must earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) and have had their income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Households can begin the application process here: CLICK HERE
Paving Week-July 20,2020
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of July 20, 2020. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
- Dixie Hwy. from Bernheim Lane to W. Burnet Street • Britt Lane from Rust Oak Lane to dead end • Prestonview Lane from Foreman Lane to dead end • Trio Ave. from Preston Hwy. to Prestonview Lane • Carnes Drive from Tuesday Way to dead end • Horizon Lane from Foreman Lane to dead end • Tuesday Way from Woodbury Drive to dead end • Wednesday Way from Horizon Lane to Foreman Lane • Monaco Drive from Woodhill Drive to dead end • Morningside Way from Monaco Drive to dead end • Oaklawn Drive from Preston Hwy. to dead end • Vaughn Mill Road from Fegenbush Lane to Pennsylvania Run Road • Hassy Way from Dry Ridge Road to dead end • Witch Hazel Drive from Hassy Way to dead end
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Louisville Water Co. Launches Drops of Kindness
LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 2, 2020) - Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community organizations, and residents, hundreds of electric fans have been collected to provide heat relief for older adults and people with disabilities.
The Fan Fair giveaway qualifications and guidelines are as follows:
- Person 60 years of age or older
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Or documentation verified by a physician of a disability
- Resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
- Proof of address and age
- One fan per household
- Household must not have functional central air conditioning
UofL Free electric fans for older adults and disabled individuals starting July 6, 2020
Drops of Kindness is Louisville Water’s new customer assistance program for its residential customers and business owners. The program includes new payment options for customers facing financial difficulty and direct bill relief for those who qualify with funds from the Louisville Water Foundation. Since March 13, Louisville Water has not disconnected water service for an unpaid bill as having access to water is critical in fighting the coronavirus. Louisville Water will continue to suspend water shutoffs until the pandemic subsides.
How Drops of Kindness works: Starting with a confidential call with a customer service representative, customers will work with Louisville Water to identify a payment option that works for their individual and unique situation.
Visit LouisvilleWater.com/dropsofkindness for more information.
Get Involved-Build Back Better,Together
Mayor Greg Fischer kicked off Build Back Better, Together, an initiative aimed at dismantling systemic racism and creating dynamic economic growth from the COVID-19 pandemic impact.
In opening the inaugural meeting of the Build Back Better, Together (BBBT) steering committee and focus area leaders, Mayor Fischer emphasized the importance of all Louisvillians joining the effort.
The work of BBBT is broken into seven focus areas: Arts and Culture; Built and Natural Environment; Economy; Education and Talent Development; Health and Safety; Hospitality, Sports and Bourbonism; and Social Infrastructure and Impact. Louisville residents are invited to join one or more of the focus area teams by signing up at www.louisvilleky.gov/buildbackbetter.
To date, 350 Louisville leaders have been invited to join one of the focus area teams, and 270 people have signed up online to join in. The goal is to have all or most of the focus area teams meet for the first time virtually by the end of this month.
Together, with the steering committee of civic, community, business and non-profit leaders, the focus area teams will recommend actions that can be taken over the next few months, as well as long-term actions focused on last half of 2020 and beyond. These will combine new, innovative ideas and existing government- and community-led projects.
All participants will be trained on Louisville Metro Government’s Racial Equity Toolkit to identify visionary solutions that avoid repeating policies and systems that in the past have produced discriminatory results and inequitable impact.
Learn more at www.louisvilleky.gov/government/build-back-better-together/beyond.
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Council to investigate actions, inactions surrounding deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee, and related protests
Government Oversight and Audit Committee voted unanimously to begin an investigation of actions and inactions surrounding the deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee, and related protests in Louisville Metro.
Councilman Mulvihill supports this resolution.
The resolution lays out the reasons for the investigation, the scope, the statutory authority of the Committee governing the proceedings, and requirement of a report of their findings at the conclusion of the Investigation.
The resolution initiating an investigation will be officially read at the July 23, 2020 meeting of the Metro Council.
The order is linked here as a PDF.
JCTC is covering Tuition for ALL underrepresented minority students new to Jefferson for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year
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UofL is offering a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning - Award Winning Program
The UofL College of Education and Human Development LEAD department offers an award winning program, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning The program is designed specifically for adults with some college and 3 or more years of work experience (and no bachelor’s degree), and provides the Prior Learning Assessment class.
In this 3.0 credit hour class, students document their training from on-the-job training, workplace training and seminars, military training, badges and certificates, etc. At the end of the class, they present the portfolio of learning for evaluation and can receive up to 48 credit hours free.
Louisville Water has removed all its known lead service lines
Louisville Water has removed all its known lead service lines that deliver drinking water, a milestone that only a few water utilities in the United States have achieved.
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Kentucky State Fair Gets Green Light
Gov. Andy Beshear approved a plan allowing the Kentucky State Fair to be held Aug 20-30 with new safety guidelines.
17 Annual Ken-Ducky Derby-August 29th
Kentucky Science Center is Re-Opening!
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Museum From Home
Experience The Speed Art Museum from home like never before!
Louisville's Virtual Attractions
As attractions got creative during quarantine, some are still offering virtual tours and events for you and your family to enjoy – all at an appropriate social distance. Click here to see a list of virtual events taking place in Louisville.
Locally owned retailers List
Visit the "Shop Local" list of Louisville's locally owned retailers offering
online ordering or curbside pick-up. Louisville's independent businesses help the
city retain its unique character. There are currently 58 businesses listed from
bourbon chocolates to mint julep soaps for purchasing and helping support.
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.
The Office of Housing Programs
The Office of Housing operates multiple programs within Louisville-Jefferson County. Take a look at a few of the programs below:
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Home Repair Program-This program is focused on the Russell Neighborhood and select other neighborhoods. Those are currently the neighborhoods of Russell, California, Portland, Chickasaw, Shawnee, Park Hill, Parkland, and Park DuValle, Smoketown and Shelby Park. Applicants for this program must be owner and occupants the property to be assisted and they must be less than 80% of Area Median income, unless they live in Russell, which can go all the way to 100% of area median income. All other neighborhoods listed above may begin applying August 1, 2020 for assistance. Assistance is limited to the available funding. The submission of an application does not guarantee assistance, as funds are limited and historically this program runs out of money by about December of each year.
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Emergency Repair Program-This program assists owner-occupants of single-family homes to correct specific emergency situations in the home that could cause danger or impede the health of occupants in the home. The homeowner must be income eligible and be living in the home for one year or more. Specific emergency situations that are addressed by this program are:
Electrical - Conversion of old fuse boxes to breaker systems; repair/replacement of electrical components considered hazardous by the Fire department or Metro Louisville Electrical Inspectors;
Heating Systems and Air Conditioning – Replacement or repair of heating systems or duct work if necessary. Install or replace air conditioning systems upon written documentation from a physician confirming a medical necessity;
Plumbing – Replacement of nonfunctioning hot water heaters, repair/replacement of gas or water supply lines from utility connection to the house; and sewer lines from MSD connection from the street to the house;
Roofing - Assists owner-occupants of single-family homes that are eligible with cost for roof replacement, chimney repair, gutters, and downspouts.
Applications will be accepted beginning August 1, 2020. Assistance is limited to the available funding. The submission of an application does not guarantee assistance, as funds are limited and historically this program runs out of money by about December of each year.
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Lead Safe Louisville-The objective of this program is to eliminate any lead hazards in units built prior to 1978, in both owner-occupied homes and rental units in Metro Louisville. The program assists households that have a child under the age of six for more than 6 hours a week, and are at or below 80% of the median income. This program will remove lead hazards in the home through abatement. Households assisted will need to be temporarily relocated for a period of up to 2 weeks for the work to be completed. Applications are accepted year-round until funds are depleted.
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Russell Homeownership Incentive Program (RHIP)-This program assists participants, who are interested in buying a home in Russell area, in receiving qualified improvements to the home that is purchased. Households who purchase a unit in Russell, can be provided up to $35,000 to make necessary repairs. Applicants can combine the Down Payment Assistance funds with the RHIP Funds to complete the purchase, but are not required to do so.
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Down Payment Assistance-- The Down Payment Assistance(DPA) Program provides qualified homebuyers (households at or below 80% of area median income) with a partially forgivable loan to assist with purchasing a home which will be their primary residence. The DPA Program is available to any homebuyer that is looking to purchase an existing or newly constructed home in the Louisville Metro area. You do not have to be a first time homebuyer to qualify. However, all homebuyers must be credit and income qualified
The goals of the Down Payment Assistance Program are to:
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Encourage homeownership throughout the Louisville Metro area which is economical to low-moderate income consumers in order to assist in preventing future foreclosures;
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Encourage mixed-income neighborhoods and the de-concentration of poverty;
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Encourage homeownership in Metro’s Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area - Russell;
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Assist homebuyers in becoming informed consumers in order to successfully navigate real estate transactions and to understand the responsibility of homeownership;
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Encourage reinvestment in Louisville Metro’s vacant and abandoned properties.
Apply for ONE Louisville Fund Assistance
Now there's an even easier option for applying for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund.
Eligible households seeking assistance can apply online and submit required documentation via a secure portal.
See more details Here
Income eligible households, with a verifiable loss of income - directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic - and a demonstrated need, may be eligible to receive payment assistance up to $1,000 per household. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until available funding is expended.
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