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Hello District 5!
The summer of 2020 is near gone and I hope and pray that the fall to come will bring us nice weather, autumn joy, and peace to our city.
The city is still addressing the seriousness of COVID-19, with the start of school online, limited restrictions for businesses and social gatherings. The cases trend up and down, which leaves us with uncertainties as we approach the fall. It's important to wear mask and practice social distancing to stop the spread of this virus. The suggestion is not a violation of rights, but a source of protection for lives.
Unfortunately we have experienced a lot of crime in the area to include carjackings, burglaries, shootings and homicides. There are some safety tips listed in this newsletter that will prevent you from being a victim of carjacking. In addition, please remember to lock your car doors, never leave your car running while you are away from it, keep all of your valuables out of sight as well. Make certain your home is secured at all times, and turn porch lights on in the evening to help light up your street. Last, when attempting to make a purchase off of Craigslist, Offer Up or any other online site, please arrange to meet the buyer/seller at a safe place like the closest police division. If the buyer or seller refuses to meet there, please do not take the chance of meeting them in an area that is not secure.
Speaking of crime, I have met with a few new neighborhood groups who are tired of the increase in crime and lack of property maintenance, and they have decided to come together to provide community engagement in helping to improve their neighborhoods. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to me and I will personally assist you and your neighbors in making this happen.
Last, I am planning a campaign called Take Pride in District 5! This will be a three to four week project cleaning up some neighborhoods in the district. I will be calling on churches, sororities, fraternities, community and neighborhood groups to assist in this project. So let's come together to clean up our district.
As always, I am easy to reach by calling my office at 574-1105 or emailing me at donna.purvis@louisvilleky.gov. Have a great and safe Labor Day weekend!
Councilwoman Donna Purvis
Camp NTI will offer your camper a sense of normalcy by providing structure and socialization all within small group pods and following COVID-19 safety guidelines. Our highly trained staff will support your child’s virtual learning assignments during dedicated NTI timeframes each day. Camp NTI will provide an exciting and engaging experience with virtual learning support, enriching activities, demonstrations, and safe exhibit exploration – everything they love about visiting the Science Center!
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 Dear Elliott Park Task Force & Stakeholders-
I’m reaching out to you because we want your input, and we also need your help! We're working to create a new Master Plan for Elliott Park, which will inform future improvements to the park so that it better serves the community.
Since we can't meet in person, our team installed story boards (attached) last week in Elliott Park with a direct text line (502-466-7213) for folks to provide input.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Stop by the park to check out these boards and use the number to tell us what you think!
- If you prefer, you can review the attached docs at home, and please consider forwarding this email with your networks.
- You can also help shape the future of Elliott Park by sharing how you use the park and suggestions for improvements in a quick survey by visiting our website: olmstedparks.org/our-parks/elliott-park.
- Please share this info with your networks, follow us on Facebook @ElliottPark502, and share the fb invite with your friends!
Now, Louisville Water wants to help customers remove a lead service line on their property
Customers are responsible for the water lines on their property and a small percentage have a lead line that goes into their home. Louisville Water encourages the full replacement of lead service lines so it’s offering to help customers cover the costs. Louisville Water will pay up to 50 percent of the cost for a licensed plumber to replace a private outdoor lead service line, up to $1,500. For customers who need assistance with the remaining costs, the Louisville Water Foundation has funding for those who meet certain criteria.
“We know that there is no safe blood lead level for children,” said Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist and director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. “Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, the ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. We are fortunate that lead in drinking water is not a public health concern in Louisville. I applaud our partners at Louisville Water Company for ensuring all water service lines are lead-free and taking the extra step to help customers remove their own lead service lines on their properties.”
Louisville Water has begun to contact approximately 800 customers who have a private lead service line, according to the company’s records, to offer help. Louisville Water understands customers may have questions about determining if they have a lead service line on their property. While a licensed plumber can verify, homes built after 1950 should not have an outdoor lead service line. Louisville Water also offers free water quality analysis for lead, and customers can request a free kit through the company’s website.
The Center for Health Equity wants to hear from you about what it’s like to get food and groceries in Louisville.
The 2017 Louisville Health Equity Report recommended that Louisville make healthy foods more accessible. The report suggested that it would take a lot of different solutions at many different levels. That includes government policy, organizations, and businesses helping to make it easy for people to have a chance to get healthy foods.
Please share your ideas! The Center for Health Equity will report your recommendations to the Metro Council, and use them to help determine how the Council’s $3.5 million bond allocation will be spent to provide a community grocery.
Read the full Request for Information here:https://louisvilleky.gov/government/center-health-equity/food-systemcommunity-grocery-rfi. Share your responses here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5771845/Community-Grocery-RFI.
  
Praises to William and Stephanie Clark of the Westover Neighborhood! Because of their observance and having a watchful eye, they stopped a potential burglar on their neighbors’ property. They bravely approached the individual, called the police and detained the suspect until LMPD arrived! With their courage and heroic efforts, the Clarks are a real asset to this neighborhood.
Urban League Project moving forward!
Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.
KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.
Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.
Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment. Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Express Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.
Center for Accessible Living (CAL) CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.
Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age. Â For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
Kentucky Office for the Blind Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.
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