 Friday, June 17, 2022 | Louisville, KY
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+ Celebrate World Refugee Day
 Monday, June 20 is World Refugee Day.
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe.
It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
+ Happy Immigrant Heritage Month
A Proclamation on National Immigrant Heritage Month, 2022 from the White House
The United States is a Nation of immigrants — shaped by the courageous people from around the world who leave their homes, lives, and loved ones to seek refuge and opportunity on our shores. Their sacrifices and entrepreneurial spirit have contributed to the rich tapestry that has defined the character of our country for generations. Since our founding, the very idea of America as a Nation of limitless possibilities has been nurtured and advanced by immigrants. During National Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor the contributions of immigrants to our great Nation and celebrate their profound impact.
Immigrants fuel our economy and work in every profession, including health care, public service, law, education, engineering, construction, caregiving, manufacturing, service, agriculture, and countless other industries. They create new businesses, small and large, and generate millions of jobs in America. They are essential workers, providing critical services during COVID-19 and serving on the frontlines of research for vaccines and treatments. Immigrants have also helped the United States lead the world in science, technology, and innovation while contributing to the arts, culture, and government. They bring new traditions, customs, and perspectives that keep American innovation dynamic.
Read the full Proclamation here
+ Celebrate Juneteenth: The Day of Freedom
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#Juneteenth: a day of recognition and restoration. A day of celebration for the hard-fought freedom of Black people enslaved in the United States. A reminder that the freedoms we enjoy are precious and a reminder to continue investing in our communities.
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The Team Kentucky Eviction Diversion Program can help! They expedite claims for court-ordered claims for court-ordered evictions, helping tennants and landlordsget the housing and help they need.
If you have an eviction court case, call 1-866-780-1840 or email: evictions@kyhousing.org
Click here for more information
+ Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Program resources are available
 The Kentucky Housing Corporation is expanding the HHERF (Healthy at Home Eviction Relief) program to meet the needs of Louisville residents facing deep rental debt and fear of eviction. Individuals may be eligible to receive at a maximum 100% of back rent owed for up to 12 months, plus 3 months future rent.
Paid assistance may vary based on the application and subsidies.
Apply at https://teamkyhherf.ky.gov/
To view a “How To Apply” tutorial, for help: Jefferson County HHERF Tenant Video - YouTube
For general application questions, please contact KHC customer service at
1-833-597-3687, for Spanish option 2.
+ Celebrate Pride Month, uplift all voices
 June is Pride month 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Let’s celebrate the diverse experiences in our refugee & immigrant communities by uplifting the voices of LGBTQ+ refugees & immigrants.
#WelcomeForAll #PrideMonth #LGBTQ
+ Mayor Fischer announces three recipients for 2022 Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award
Mayor Greg Fischer will present three community leaders – La Casita Center Executive Director Karina Barillas, Metro Council Liaison Wanda Mitchell-Smith and noted civic leader William Summers IV – with the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award. The presentation will be at 6 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration Gala at The Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St. This year’s theme is “Our Story, America’s Glory.”
“The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a champion of nonviolent social change who envisioned a world where every person has the opportunity to realize their full human potential. Our city’s value of compassion is based on that vision. And there is much, much more work to be done,” the Mayor said. “And as we continue to work to realize that vision, it’s a great joy to take a moment to celebrate the outstanding civic leaders in our community who passionately push for social change. These award recipients are part of ‘our story, Louisville’s glory.’ Each of them has served tirelessly to make Louisville a fairer and more just city.”
Read the full story HERE
For more information on how to purchase tickets for the Juneteenth gala, visit juneteenthlou.com.
+ It's Cultural Pass time in the Louisville area
 Did you know Greater Louisville is home to one of the most innovative arts and cultural projects in the country? The 2022 Cultural Pass is here, and it gets youth age 0-21 learning, playing, and exploring all summer long-for free!
Cross the bridge to creativity and use the 2022 Cultural Pass to visit world-class institutions like the Little Loomhouse, Ambo Dance Theatre, Carnegie Center for Art and History, the Kentucky Science Center, the Louisville Zoo, and many more! Pick up your pass at any Louisville Free Public Library, Bullitt County Public Library, Jeffersonville Township Public Library, Charlestown-Clark County Public Library, Floyd County Library, and Harrison County Public Library location.
Visit Culture Pass details here.
+ New Roots has fresh produce available!
 As a band aid to the ever growing food desert crisis, New Roots has a program that will allow for fresh food delivery and they are looking to ramp up their SNAP recipient participation.
New Roots is a local nonprofit organization connecting families to affordable, fresh food through their biweekly Fresh Stop Markets. Starting in June and going through October, interested families can come to their neighborhood Fresh Stop Market (or nearby) and pick up a big bag of eight varieties of seasonal produce every other week. All families must pre-order and pay one week ahead of each biweekly market, using automatic recurring payments of SNAP or Debit/Credit. The time to sign up is now!
New Roots has nine Kentuckiana locations this season: West Louisville (Parkland and California), Old Louisville, Shelby Park, Hikes Point, Berrytown, Portland, Black Market KY, Southern Indiana (New Albany) and one in Hazard, Kentucky.
Please contact New Roots at 502-509-6770, email info@newroots.org for more information or their website: www.newroots.org including a FAQ section.
+ LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling is still available
 LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling is available now to assist eligible households with electric cost. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting applications through June 17 or until funds are depleted.
Call the automated scheduler at 991-8391, or click here to schedule an appointment in advance.
**This LIHEAP component, designed to offset the cost of higher electric costs, will end June 17, 2022, or once funding is depleted. If appointments are currently full, please check back each Thursday for information about the next block of appointments to be added.
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