 Thursday, December 30, 2021 | Louisville, KY
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+ What the Holidays Mean to Me
 One of Louisville’s greatest qualities is that it’s a melting pot of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and agnostic values, that observe and celebrate the holiday season in reverent and unique ways. Therefore, for this year’s "What the holidays mean to me" series, Lean Into Louisville has chosen to spotlight a distinguished group of Metro employees to share what the holidays mean to them.
Click here to learn more about the series.
Click here to learn more about Lean into Louisville.
+ The city is expanding eligibility for small business and commercial renovation loans
This week, Mayor Fischer announced expansion of eligibility for small business and commercial renovation loans.
In his announcement, Mayor Fischer shared that the METCO Board, which oversees all of Louisville Metro Government's small business loan programs, approved the expansion to its Business Accelerator and Commercial Renovation loan programs after Metro Council approved $1.5 million in new funds for the small business loan program in June.
The Business Accelerator Loan is now available to small businesses operating in any low- to moderate-income neighborhood in Jefferson County.
The Commercial Renovation Loan is now available to commercial properties that are in serious need of repair regardless of occupancy; the loans were previously restricted to properties that had been vacant for a substantial amount of time. By removing the vacancy requirement, METCO hopes to jumpstart the renovation of more spaces that could be occupied by a business.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to learn more about the city's small business loan program.
+ Appointments are now being accepted for the LIHWAP Program
 Appointments are now being accepted for the new Low Income Household Water program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP will assist eligible Jefferson County households within 150% of the federal poverty guidelines with water and wastewater assistance.
Click here to schedule an appointment or contact the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391.
+ Applications are open for the Louisville Welcome Academy
 Applications are now open for the Office for Globalization's premier leadership training program with a focus on the international community.
Consider joining the 2022 cohort if you are:
- looking to build or start an initiative that can benefit international communities,
- willing to become a connector between the city's communications and communities,
- looking to build leadership capacity.
The 2022 cohort will meet in-person with COVID-19 precautions to maintain the safety and health of participants and their families. Applications will be accepted until January 14, 2022.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to apply.
+ KRM is seeking school supplies for refugees
 With many school-age refugee children arriving with their families, Kentucky Refugee Ministries has an increasing number of new students in need of school supplies for the new year.
Click here for a list of supplies needed and for more information on how to donate.
Email Jamilee Vail at jvail@kyrm.org for other questions.
+ ESL classes are now available every month for individuals looking for jobs in manufacturing
 New Americans who want to learn more about working in the manufacturing industry can now do so while practicing their English language skills. Students can get connected to jobs in the industry and must be eligible to work in the United States.
The two-week courses are offered every month and will take place at the Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center, 160 Rochester Drive.
Contact Ashley.pierce@jefferson.kyschools.us for more information.
+ The David Hershberg Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad is now accepting applications.
The David Hershberg Scholarship application is now open for study abroad in summer of 2022.
The David Hershberg Scholarship award recipients receive funds of at least $2,000 to be used to help defray the costs of international travel, lodging, and maintenance for a period of at least 21 days of study or research outside the United States.
The scholarship is administered by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2022
Award Announcements: Mid-March 2022
Click here to apply.
+ Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services is Hiring!
 Louisville Metro Government's Resilience and Community resources is hiring for full-time and part-time staff.
Click here for more information and to see more Metro jobs.
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