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2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Frazier Museum, The League of Women Voters, and The Louisville Metro Office for Women are working with more than 100 community partner organizations to coordinate Louisville’s celebration.
There are two virtual celebrations of Women’s Equality Day.
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Friday, August 21, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tina Cassidy, author of Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait? Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for the Right to Vote will be interviewed by journalist Pam Platt. Cassidy writes about women and culture. She is also the author of Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born; and Jackie After O: One Remarkable Year When Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Defied Expectations and Rediscovered Her Dreams. This is a virtual event in collaboration with Carmichael’s Book Store.
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Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The main Louisville celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment includes presentations and inspiring speakers. Poet and artist Hannah Drake will present an original work and Tina Cassidy, author of Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait? Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for the Right to Vote will offer the keynote address.
More information and a place to sign up for both events here.
 the following properties are listed or potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
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1626 and 1630 W. Chestnut St. - Plymouth Complex: owner request to designate property as an Individual Landmark (Case No. 20-LANDMARK-0002). The hearing will be held at 9am on 9/10/20
Click HERE to attend online and HERE for more information
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 Dare to Care Food Pantry at St. Peters UCC Louisville, Russell Plaza, 1407 W. Jefferson St, (double doors). COVID-19 protocols will be observed, There will be no entrance into the church. 6 ft distancing in outside line to be strictly followed.
 Registration is now open for grades 1 through 12! Sessions being August 25. Click HERE to register.
Molo Village Education Center Resources include professional education on site daily, social worker available, independent workspace, computers and chromebooks, wi-fi available.
required COVID-19 Protocols:
- daily sign-in
- temperature checks
- face masks
Molo Village Education Center Address: Russell Plaza, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
With the majority of Library employees now back at work after a three-month furlough, the Louisville Free Public Library is expanding curbside pick-up hours to include some evenings and Saturdays at all 17 library locations, as it works on plans to open library buildings. Specific curbside hours vary by branch and can be found online at LFPL.org/curbside, or by calling (502) 574-1611.
To utilize LFPL’s curbside service, you must first place items on hold in the online catalog. Once you receive an email or phone notification that the items are ready for pickup, you must call (502) 574-1611 to schedule a pick-up time. At your scheduled pick-up time, simply follow the directions indicated on signage at your pick up location. To ensure the health and safety of library patrons and staff, LFPL’s curbside service is a no-contact delivery process. Library materials in plastic bags are placed directly in your vehicle by library staff and all workers wear face masks. The Library’s curbside service is contactless for patrons without cars as well. Items are placed on a designated table for pickup.
Borrowed library materials can be returned via the Library’s book drops on days of operation. Returned materials will be quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours before being processed, to ensure they are safe to be shelved or checked out again.
For more information, please visit LFPL.org/curbside.
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YMCA Safe Place Services is available 24/7 for youth in crisis, experiencing conflict with families or caregivers, and/or in need of counseling and support. Text SAFE to 46786. You can help area teens and families by sharing this post so they know help is available. #BeSafeHere
JBS USA today announced plans to donate $1.2 million to help Louisville respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in our community’s future.
JBS USA is working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas:
- Food insecurity
- Community infrastructure
- Well-being (social justice and COVID-19 emergency response/relief efforts
All projects will be determined by the end of the year. Community members may send suggested proposals for investment to hometownstrong@jbssa.com
The JBS USA Louisville pork production facility employs nearly 1,200 people with an annual payroll of more than $60 million.The facility supports more than 275 local producers, paying them more than $360 million per year for their livestock. Consistent with its long-term commitment to the local economy, JBS USA Louisville has invested more than $64 million in capital improvements over the last six years.
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 Reimage (a partnership between Kentuckianaworks, Louisville Metro Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods and JCPS Adult Ed) offers a second chance to young adults age 16 -24 who have been involved in the court system.
Reimage provides assistance with career training, GED prep, enrolling in college, finding a good job, navigating the court system, transportation, and much more!
There is no cost to participate in Reimage.
 The Russell Homeownership Incentive Program is an exciting opportunity to be a homeowner in a neighborhood rich with history. Incentives are being offered for individuals and families who already live in Russell and are ready to purchase a home, and to those looking to move into the neighborhood. If you meet the following criteria, this program is for you!
- Interested in being a homeowner and residing in the Russell Homeownership Incentive Area
- Committed to keeping the house as your primary residence for five years.
- Excited about making up to $24,999 in qualified improvements to your home. Participants must be approved prior to repairs being made and any cost over $24,999 will be the responsibility of the homeowner and paid in full prior to Louisville Metro Government (LMG) paying the remaining cost.
- Willing to complete homeownership counseling, if a first-time homebuyer.
- Willing to conduct a lead inspection on the property if it was built prior to 1978. LMG can help provide contact information of qualified companies.
The Russell Home Repair program is about revitalizing single-family homes by providing funding for repairs that assist with the stabilization of the home. The homeowner must reside in the Russell Neighborhood and live in the home for more than one year. To qualify, homeowner must also meet income requirements and be current on property taxes and mortgage payments. Repairs that may be addressed in the home includes: Electrical, Heating Systems and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Roof Repair, Elimination of exterior code violations, etc.
The Russell Rental Rehab program is a partnership with landlords/owners of Russell properties that will assist with increasing the supply of long-term affordable, safe and sanitary rental units for low- and moderate-income residents.
For more information about these programs, contact the Office of Housing at 502-574-5850. For assistance with completing the application, you can visit our office at 444 S. 5th S., 5th Floor.
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/homeowner-resources
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- Air Pollution Control District
- Cherokee Triangle
- Code Enforcement Board
- Downtown Development Review Overlay
- Downtown Management District
- Extension Board
- Hazardous Materials Ordinance
- Louisville Arena Authority
- Louisville Regional Airport Authority
- Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
- Planning Commission
- Smoketown Neighborhood Advisory Group
- TARC
- Zoo Foundation
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If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
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Residents and businesses continue to suffer from the economic shutdowns required by the pandemic. Two programs are helping tenants and businesses in Louisville.
The budget Metro Council passed in June designated up to $21.2 million in federal CARES funding for the Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund is designed to prevent the anticipated wave of new eviction cases and aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fund will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies. Individual households earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) are eligible to receive rental assistance. Individual households should CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.
Our FY21 operating budget also includes up to $21.2 million in federal CARES funding for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants. The program will provide eligible businesses with grants up to $50,000 based on demonstrated impact from COVID-19. The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique. Download a flier with information about the grant program
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 https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants for more information on what is needed in order to get prepared to apply.
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 at louisvilleky.gov/oneloufund
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.
Share a downloadable flyer by clicking here:
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 Who should get tested for COVID-19?
- Anyone who has symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose. Contact your healthcare provider about scheduling a test.
- Testing for people who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) including:
- Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Consider getting tested during your 14-day quarantine if you do not develop symptoms.
- Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders without symptoms.
- Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, without symptoms
- People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult, and you do not know if you were in close contact with a positive case.
For more information on the process and testing sites, please click here.
COVID-19 Testing Expansion
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians to take advantage of the state’s partnership with Kroger, which has brought free drive-through testing across the commonwealth. Information on how to register at more than 200 sites throughout the commonwealth can be found here.
More Information
Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and daily summaries of the Governor’s news conference at tinyurl.com/kygovespanol (Spanish) and tinyurl.com/kygovtranslations (more than 20 additional languages).
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Safety Reporting Hotline
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians that the COVID-19 reporting hotline is available to help keep everyone safe.
People who witness dangerous non-compliance with coronavirus mandates, including requirements for mask wearing, social distancing and sanitation, at Kentucky businesses are encouraged to call the COVID-19 reporting hotline at 833-KY SAFER (833-597-2337).
Labor Cabinet personnel will monitor the hotline from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. To file a complaint online, click here
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith has created a special information page about the COVID 19 virus and its impact on Louisville Metro. To get information on basic needs, food distribution, small business assistance from local, statewide and JCPS programs designed to keep you safe and give assistance during this crisis,
HELP WITH UNEMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESSES
NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP OTHERS?
Butchertown - butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Germantown Paristown - 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Irish Hill Neighborhood Association - For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org
Original Highlands - 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 driddle121@yahoo.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Paristown Pointe - For more information contact Shannon Musselman at sphiggins69@me.com
Phoenix Hill - phoenixhillna@gmail.com 4th Monday @ 5:30 pm
Portland Now - 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Russell Neighborhood - 604 S. 10th Street at Western Library, (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd, 4th Tuesday every month @ 6:00pm
Schnitzelburg Area Community Council - St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org
Shelby Park - 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown - 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street - Jim Reskin, President
Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at Shelby Traditional. Jess Brown 270-227-9123
Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380.
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
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