In this newsletter:
THIS SATURDAY - Livestream discussion featuring our very own Councilwoman Dorsey
Know where to access current air quality conditions and forecasts
Louisville Air Watch provides real-time air quality information for Louisville, including a live map of the air monitoring stations throughout the area. Each site operated by the APCD also has its own page with more detailed monitoring data.
The EPA's AirNow provides live air monitoring and an air quality forecast for a few days ahead of time. There is also an AirNow app that provides the AQI live directly to your phone.
The Air Pollution Control District Twitter and Facebook pages post a daily air quality forecast each morning along with air quality tips, updates, and meeting, hearing, and event announcements.
Most Admired Women - Ceremony on June 14, 2022
Celebrating District 3's own Keisha Dorsey along with other local woman who have done great things in this city!
Location will be announced soon. For tables or tickets, please purchase here!
The Know Waste Education Team is Hiring!
The Know Waste Education team is seeking part-time employees to implement the Recycle Right Program. This program was piloted in three neighborhoods in the Urban Services District to reduce recycling contamination and increase the quality of recycled materials so more new products can be made from them. Unaccepted materials or accepted materials with food and liquid can damage machinery and contaminate the recycling at the Materials Recovery Facility. This program proved to reduce recycling contamination in the Deer Park, Southside, and Shawnee neighborhoods.
The new part-time employees will survey solid waste containers in both the Urban Services District and suburban areas for contamination. Feedback and education will be provided to residents using a “Way to Know!” or “Oops” tag attached to their container. Applicants should be able to spend prolonged periods standing and walking and will work weekday mornings.
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From the Mayor's desk:
Community call to action against domestic violence
Mayor Fischer was joined by representatives of The Center for Women and Families, La Casita Center and other advocates today in a news conference to call greater attention to the scourge of domestic violence, as well as services available in Louisville to those in need.
Though Louisville is seeing some positive trends resulting from its whole-of-government approach to public safety, it’s also seeing a sharp uptick of domestic violence homicides. Louisville Metro Police statistics show that at this time in 2020, there were two domestic violence homicides in the city; in 2021, there were five; and so far this year, there have been 12. Learn more.
The Center for Women and Families’ 24/7 emergency hotline: Call 1-844-237-2331
The Metro United Way Community Resource Database: Call 211.
Investing in a healthy Louisville
On Tuesday, the Mayor joined Metro Councilmembers to outline an ordinance proposing to spend $87.4 million of the city’s share of federal American Rescue Plan dollars on projects that range from opening two new libraries to investments in childcare and early learning, as well as in parks, pools and public health. Learn more.
Never too late for compassion
Mayor Fischer asks residents to help the annual Give A Day Celebration of Service to a strong finish this week by contributing to community projects, or starting their own. Learn more at mygiveaday.com.
Vaccines work
The Mayor and Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness reminds residents to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more at louisvilleky.gov/covid19.
The Metro Council has passed zoning changes to increase access to childcare facilities.
Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey and other members of the city council supported this proposal from District 8's Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong.
Link to the full story!
Utility Assistance through LG&E
Residential Assistance Programs available here.
Enrollment now open for Spring LIHEAP Subsidy Cooling Component Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 2, 2022) -Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the 2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. This federally-funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through June 17, 2022 or until funds are depleted.
Applicants for the Spring LIHEAP must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,469.00).
The Spring LIHEAP Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount is paid directly to the electric vendor (i.e. LG&E). “The Spring LIHEAP Program will help to take burden off of Louisvillians as we all work towards recovery from the COVID pandemic,” said Tameka Laird, director of the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services. “Our agency proudly served on the front lines helping throughout COVID, offering financial assistance like LIHEAP to families who need it the most. When it is combined with other Community Action services, LIHEAP is vital in helping families and communities in their efforts to recover and rebuild.” 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.
Copies of LIHEAP documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP Application Packet, should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, in a secure drop box on the day of your appointment. Drop boxes are open Monday – Friday (excluding holidays), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 1 - 4 p.m. Please submit copies, if possible. Applicants will then be contacted by phone by a LIHEAP staff member to complete your interview and process your application.
Required documentation to drop off includes:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month. (Ex. Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award Letter, pay stubs, etc. or other proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP “Drop Box” locations or online at www.louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP
- Most current electric bill, or statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, or statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program. The account number and name on the account for electric bill must also be provided.
There are seven LIHEAP locations with Drop Boxes for the 2022 LIHEAP Spring Subsidy program:
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
- Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place,1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave., 40218
- Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
- Northwest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 40212
- East End Drop Box, located in Metro Police 8th division lobby, 2927 Goose Creek Rd., Suite 101, 40241
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 502/991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
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