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Monday, August 1, 2022. The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail.
Program: South Louisville Goes to War. The story of how new defense industries and facilities in South Louisville contributed to America’s victory in World War II.
Speaker: Robert Dawson - Bob is a resident of South Louisville’s Auburndale Neighborhood. He has always been interested in history, especially local history. He is retired from Louisville Gas & Electric Company, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Bob is a member of the Louisville Historical League and the National Railroad Historical Society.
Program allows landlords to apply for assistance on behalf of multiple tenants
Louisville Metro Government is now accepting applications for its Landlord-Tenant Rental Assistance Program (LTRAP), allowing landlords to request bulk rental assistance on behalf of tenants who are behind on rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The goal of the program is to streamline the process for rental relief and reduce paperwork barriers, including requiring tenants to sign an income and COVID-19 certification rather than providing a paystub.
Tenants can still apply for rental assistance through the state's Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund by visiting www.teamkyhherf.ky.gov/Home.aspx or calling 833-597-3687.
Eligibility requirements for LTRAP include:
- All multi-family or single-family rental properties in Louisville-Jefferson County can apply except for households located in the following zip codes: 40223, 40023 or 40059.
- Assisted households must be less than 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application.
- Application must be for four or more units under the same legal entity.
- Landlord must waive all late fees, fines due to late rent, and penalties due to late rent for the period of which assistance is being provided.
- Landlord must be willing to forgo evictions for assisted tenants for a total of 45 days after assistance is provided and after that 30 days, must provide a 15-day notice before filing an eviction. The landlord must also agree that any outstanding rent from the period prior to April 1, 2020 will not be the basis for any future forcible detainer action.
- The property must be currently registered on the Jefferson County Rental Registry, and there may be no outstanding code violations for the property for which rental assistance is being requested.
The city allocated $1 million of its remaining rental assistance funds to the program. With limited funding, landlords are encouraged to apply for the funds as soon as possible. Contact the Office of Housing and Community Development at 502-574-1707 or evictiondiversion@louisvilleky.gov with any questions.
LTRAP has helped more than 1,780 households to remain stably housed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total across its rental assistance programs, Louisville Metro Government has assisted over 49,000 residents and distributed more than $119 million in assistance as of April 30, 2022.
City’s Office of Resilience and Community Services provides $200,000 in school supplies
The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is donating $200,000 to purchase school supplies, including backpacks, folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and rulers, that will be given out at seven back-to-school events planned for late July and early August by Neighborhood Place and numerous community partners.
The funding was made possible by a special allocation of federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)-CARES funding, which RCS received to expand services and programming for families financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional supplies, funding and other types of support for the family friendly events are being provided by area businesses, churches, schools and individual donors. In addition to the supplies being distributed while supplies last, the events will offer a range of services and resources to help local youth and families be prepared for the start of the school year.
“We know the COVID-19 pandemic has made the last couple years extremely hard for many families in our community,” said Tameka Laird, Director of Louisville Metro RCS. “School supplies can get expensive, and we’re proud this special allocation of federal CSBG funds will provide thousands of students with the supplies they need to achieve more this school year. Having the right school supplies can give students a boost of confidence and feelings of excitement for the year ahead.”
“Neighborhood Place is pleased to partner with multiple agencies and individuals to provide important support for children and youth as they get ready to go back to school,” said Cassandra Miller, Executive Administrator for Louisville Metro RCS who oversees its Neighborhood Place centers. “The large donation of supplies provided by Louisville Metro RCS, in addition to the diverse network of public, private and nonprofit agencies that provide vital resources, provide an important foundation for children in our community to have a positive start to the school year.”
Here is more information about the seven upcoming events, including specific activities, eligibility and other requirements:
Saturday, July 23, Back to School Festival at Valley High School, 9 a.m.-noon.
(10200 Dixie Highway; for more information call 502/363-1483.) This annual event will be a drive-thru format this year and is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. School supplies and backpacks will be provided while supplies last, and families can stay and join in the fun in Valley High’s courtyard. There will be prize giveaways, resource-sharing, and family activities and entertainment. Sponsored by South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 14 area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro RCS, Kidz Club and the Louisville Bats.
Tuesday, July 26, Back to School Event at DuValle Education Center/Carter Elementary School, 5-7 p.m.
(3610 Bohne Ave.; for more information, call Elisa Freeman-Carr at 502/313-4635.) This drive-thru event will provide free backpacks, school supplies and snacks for youth 18 and under, while supplies last. Sponsors include Ujima Neighborhood Place, DuValle Education Center, Carter Elementary, Foster Elementary, Maupin Elementary, Kennedy Montessori, Brandeis Elementary, Johnson Middle School, and Greenwood Elementary School, as well as JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers and JCPS Nutrition Services.
Saturday, July 30, Back to School Bash at Olmsted Academy North, 9-11 a.m.
(4530 Bellevue Ave.; for more information, call Mrs. McNally at 502/437-4756.) Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided while supplies last (students must be present). Other resources, uniform assistance and entertainment will also be available. Sponsored by JCPS’ Family Resource and Youth Services Center, Louisville Metro RCS and UofL Health.
Tuesday, Aug. 2, Back to School Event at Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 10-11:30 a.m.
( 9100 Marksfield Road. Cars must enter this drive-thru event from S. Chadwick Rd./Hurstbourne Baptist Church area; not Whittington Parkway. For more information, call 502/574-5787.) Open to families with students in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks with essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. CAP referrals completed for families needing clothing and uniform assistance. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide free lunches for kids. Valid ID or other proof of Jefferson County residency will be required.
Thursday, Aug. 4, Back to School Fest at First Gethsemane Center for Family Development, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
(1159 Algonquin Pkwy. For more information, call Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place at 502/634-6060.) Open to families with students in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks with essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. CAP referrals completed for families needing clothing and uniform assistance and hair care workshops and door prizes will be offered. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide free lunches for kids. Sponsors include Louisville Metro RCS, JCPS, First Gethsemane CFD, Louisville Metro Council Members, Zolar Inc., and Louisville Metro Housing Authority.
Friday, Aug. 5, Back to School Festival at Northwest Neighborhood Place at The Academy at Shawnee, 9 a.m.-noon.
(4018 West Market St. For more information call 502/313-4909.) This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. Community vendors will provide essential health, education, and community resources. This event is sponsored in collaboration with the Northwest Neighborhood Place Collaborative, The Academy at Shawnee Youth Service Center, and JCPS – Shawnee Satellite Office.
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022, Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
(1501 Rangeland Rd. Call 502/313-4700 for more information.) This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide free lunches to kids, and families may complete a CAP referral, for clothing and uniform assistance. A Community Resource Fair will boast over 20 presenters and include diabetes and blood pressure checks, YMCA programs, voter registration, library services and lots of fun and music. Event sponsored in part by First Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools and (FRYSC) Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Council Members, LMPD, Louisville Metro RCS, Okolona Fire Department, and local churches.
About Neighborhood Place
Louisville’s Neighborhood Place – a partnership of Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Department of Community Based Services and Seven Counties Services – represent community-based centers that bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood please call Metro311 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place.
Neighborhood Place founding member Jane Charmoli honored
Mayor Greg Fischer, Neighborhood Place representatives, community members, Louisville Metro Council members, and friends and family of Jane Charmoli today officially dedicated the reopened Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place at a new site in eastern Jefferson County.
“Compassion is one of our core city values, and we define compassion as an action word – removing barriers and creating opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. Neighborhood Place is a place where that value comes to life,” the Mayor said.
Joining in today’s celebration were representatives of Neighborhood Place partners, including Dr. Alicia Averette, Assistant Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, and Lesa Dennis, Deputy Commissioner for the Department for Community Based Services within Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
The Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place was originally located on Juneau Drive in Middletown but closed in 2019 as a result of a tight city budget. Today, thanks to a healthier budget and the support of Mayor Fischer and Louisville Metro Council, the site is reopening at a new location, 9100 Marksfield Road.
The Center houses staff from multiple agencies — Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, JCPS, Kentucky's DCBS, and Seven Counties Services, Inc. — in one accessible location. Core services provided include: • Emergency financial assistance • Juvenile and school-related services • Child welfare intervention • Financial empowerment • LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) • Job training scholarships • Self-sufficiency programs
The Charmoli Center is named for Jane Charmoli, one of Neighborhood Place’s founding champions, who died in 2015. Charmoli spent her life as a public servant, working for JCPS for 20 years as a teacher and serving as president for the teacher association board for two years. She also once served as a liaison for JCPS and the city.
Mayor Fischer noted that helping families “was truly Jane’s passion.” She believed that there could be no cookie-cutter service delivery, he said, that each family’s unique situation requires a solution that should be customized for them – which is the model on which Neighborhood Place is based.
For thousands of Louisvillians each month, Neighborhood Place is a one-stop center where individuals and families can connect with a caring and dedicated staff and easy access to critical services. This fact was never more evident than during the height of the COVID pandemic, the Mayor said, when the Neighborhood Place team quickly ramped up efforts to help keep residents safe and healthy at home. For example, through an innovative collaboration including Neighborhood Place, the city's Office of Housing and other partners, nearly $119 million in local, state and federal eviction prevention assistance was distributed, helping over 49,000 residents.
Travis White, the RCS administrator for the Chamoli Center, noted that many residents are still reeling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, “It’s incredibly important that we now are able to provide the services they need closer to home.”
“JCPS is grateful that we are re-opening the east end Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place,” said JCPS Assistant Director Averette. “We know that families are in need of social services throughout Louisville and providing these essential services helps remove non cognitive barriers to education. Jane Charmoli was committed to JCPS — its students, its staff and its families. Jane had a passion to connect families with resources within their own neighborhood and believed that the best way to do this was by working together across agency lines. Thanks to Jane, her legacy is still breathing life into our Louisville community.”
“The Neighborhood Place network is vital in supporting the health and well-being of Louisville families, and DCBS is proud to be a part of it,” DCBS Deputy Commissioner Dennis said. “Neighborhood Places are more than just an office to access services, they can be a lifeline. To a family in a time of crisis, this is everything. As we build up our service array to meet 21st-century needs, Neighborhood Places are modeling the collaboration required to get Jefferson County families on a healthy path.”
"The need for basic governmental services is something that residents in every community within Metro share," said Louisville Metro Councilman Anthony Piagentini, District 19. "The re-establishment of the Charmoli Center addresses the real need that exists in the eastern portion of our city. Government must do a better job addressing the changing landscape of our people and where they choose to live and make sure that today’s Metro addresses the needs of all its residents no matter their location. We are proud to have the Charmoli Center re-opening their doors."
The Charmoli Center is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It has ample, free parking and is accessible by several TARC bus routes. A total of eight Neighborhood Places, along with one satellite site1, serve residents across Jefferson County. Residents are free to seek services from any of locations.
To find Neighborhood Place in their area, residents may call 311 or 574-5000, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place
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