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Latest News from Mayor Greenberg and the City of Louisville

Mayor rallies community for annual Give A Day, a Celebration of Service

Full month of giving; partner agencies creating a multitude of volunteer opportunities

**CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR A FULL RECORDING OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/loumetrotv/

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 7, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg today joined representatives from Metro United Way, Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Derby Festival, GE Appliances, Brown-Foreman, Americorps Build-A-Bed, Brightside and a variety of volunteers and nonprofit organizations to kick off the Mayor’s annual Give A Day with support from Metro United Way. This year’s Give A Day is a full month of giving, beginning April 1 through April 30, 2023.

“Give a Day has become a part of the cultural life of our city and year after year it’s helping to make Louisville stronger,” said Mayor Greenberg. “People, businesses, and non-profits from across Louisville come together to volunteer on so many amazing projects that help their neighbors live better lives. I am so proud to help kick off this Give A Day with so many amazing partners and I can’t wait to see the impact they are going to have across our community.”

Give A Day started as a one-day service opportunity in 2011. It grew from one day to two weeks and then was expanded to a full month in celebration of National Volunteer Month to allow non-profits and volunteers more time to plan and participate in service projects.

With support from Metro United Way and community organizations throughout the city, hundreds of volunteer opportunities will be available. Group and individual projects will be offered as well.

"Metro United Way is proud to partner with Mayor Greenberg's office in celebration of National Volunteer Month in April during Mayor's Give a Day Celebration of Service," said Adria Johnson, President and CEO of Metro United Way. "By connecting volunteers to meaningful opportunities, we can work together to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors while seeking to change the social determinants of education, economic mobility, and health in our region."

Metro United Way supports the volunteer engagement platform for the Mayor’s Give A Day by connecting those who need help with those who want to help.

A sampling of this year’s projects and initiatives include:

• Thousands of volunteers will join together throughout April to pick up litter and beautify the city through the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, one of the largest Give A Day service projects. All cleanup group participants will receive Brightside litter bags, gloves, and post-cleanup bag collection provided our partnership with Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Services. Residents also can organize their own clean-ups on streets and in neighborhoods with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.

• The 10th Annual WE Day Kentucky Celebration will take place on April 19th. Students and teachers will gather and then walk across the Big4 Bridge for the WE Walk for Compassion

• AmeriCorps Build-A-Bed will have hundreds of volunteers building beds for JCPS students at Broadbent Arena.

• Louisville Pride Foundation and the LGBTQ+ Center will have volunteers building an accessible wheelchair ramp.

• Catholic Charities will have many refugee arrivals in April and want to be sure that their housing is completely ready for them when they arrive. Volunteers will help make beds, set up kitchens/bathrooms, carry in furniture, etc. so that clients are settled in places they can call home.

• Habitat for Humanity will host a “spring cleaning.”

• SOS will be assembling medical kits and supplies for local, national and international disaster areas.

• Young Authors Greenhouse will plant a Poetry Garden.

• The Salvation Army will host large food distribution project with the Church of Latter-day Saints.

• St. Bernadette Food Bank and the Office for Women will have a diaper supply drive.

• The American Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable. There will be a number of blood drives throughout the city in April. In addition, volunteers can ensure patients receive the care they need through the Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Companies and organizations of all sizes will have employee teams in action, including Give A Day sponsors GE Appliances and Brown-Forman.

“GE Appliances is committed to partnering with community organizations across the U.S. that connect people with the resources they need to be successful. Our partnership with the Mayor’s Give a Day and Metro United Way expands the opportunity for other businesses and nonprofit organizations to come together here in Louisville, home of our global headquarters, to revitalize neighborhoods and deliver services when and where they’re needed most,” said Katina Whitlock, senior manager, community engagement, GE Appliances, a Haier company. “We hope this month of volunteerism inspires our city to continue working together to build stronger communities for everyone.”

"At Brown-Forman, we believe it's important to be a good neighbor,” said Brown-Forman Foundation Executive Director Jill Horn. “This mindset is embedded in our company culture and volunteering comes second nature to our employees. We are proud to invest in our best spirit, the community we call home.”

One critical component of Give A Day Week has always been the involvement of Louisville youth. Since the beginning, Jefferson County Public Schools students and teachers have joined thousands of private and Catholic school students for service projects during Give A Day.

"I believe that giving back to our community is one of the most important things we can do and one of the most important things we can inspire in our students," said JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio. "Our schools and thousands of students benefit from the Mayor's Give A Day initiative each year. We are thankful for the opportunity to participate and grateful for the Louisvillians who step up to spread compassion and selflessness."

“The Kentucky Derby Festival knows firsthand the importance of volunteerism. Producing our favorite events each spring would not be possible without them,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO. “It’s a real tribute to our community that we have so many who are willing to give of themselves to make our city a better and more caring place. We are grateful for each of them.”

Individuals or groups wanting to find a project should visit mygiveaday.com, where projects and needs submitted by local non-profit agencies and other groups are listed. The Mayor urged individuals and companies to also use the website to report their own community service.

2022 Give A Day — Notable Numbers:
• 27,958 total volunteer hours given to projects during Give A Day Week 2022
• 18,000 Brightside volunteers cleaned up neighborhoods and parks in Louisville.
• 4,000 KDF volunteers prep and showcase the city at numerous events
• 1,500 individuals donated blood at Red Cross blood drives.
• 1,110 pounds of shoes donated to local non-profit WaterStep from MSD and Louisville Metro Government.
• 118 volunteers devoted 332 hours to planting trees around the community.

Mayor Greenberg to Bring Back Mayor’s Night Out, First Event is March 15th

Community members will meet and interact with Metro Government leaders and department heads at the Northeast Family YMCA

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 6, 2023) - On Wednesday, March 15th Mayor Craig Greenberg will host his first ever Mayor’s Night Out Event. Louisville residents are encouraged to come and meet Metro Government leaders and department heads, ask questions, and share comments and suggestions on improving city services. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Family YMCA at 9400 Mill Brook Road in Lyndon. It is free and open to the public.

“Many years ago Mayor Abramson launched Mayor’s Night Out. These events were a huge success so as soon as I was elected, I knew I wanted to bring them back,” said Mayor Greenberg. “My team and I are eager to meet with engaged citizens, listen to their comments and suggestions on improving city services, and then get to work implementing those solutions.”

Representatives from more than a dozen city departments will be at the event, including leaders from Public Health, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Metro Animal Services, the Office for Women, the Fire Department, and others. Each of the four Deputy Mayors and Police Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel will be there as well.

Mayor Greenberg will host several more Mayor’s Night Out events later in 2023 in locations around Metro Louisville. The second and third events will be held in south and west Louisville. Upcoming dates and locations will be announced very soon.

For more information, contact Kevin Trager at 502-751-0358
Kevin.Trager@louisvilleky.gov

Louisville named a Top 5 U.S. Metro for Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine

Coming off a record year for capital investment, Louisville’s economic development success continues to gain national recognition

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 6, 2023) – In 2022, Louisville Metro Government’s Department of Economic Development worked on more than 50 economic development projects that brought nearly 3,700 new jobs to Louisville-Jefferson County with an average annual wage of $61,910. The 50-plus projects also brought a record-setting $2.09 billion in new capital investment. The work of the metropolitan region’s economic development partners first gained national recognition in January when an analysis by Gusto Inc. found that Louisville was the No. 4 U.S. metro for year-over-year job growth.

Site Selection Magazine, the nation’s leading publication for corporate expansion and area economic development, named Louisville a Top 10 U.S. Metro for Economic Development. As a metro with a population over 1 million people, Louisville moved up from No. 7 in 2021 to No. 5 in 2022 in the projects per capita category, beating out Charlotte, Nashville, Indianapolis, Columbus (Ohio), Richmond (Va.), St. Louis, and Kansas City. Only Austin, Dallas, Cincinnati, and Chicago ranked higher than Louisville. Read the full announcement from Site Selection Magazine HERE.

"Louisville's reputation as one of the best cities and regions in America continues to gain national and international reputation with Site Selection Magazine naming our region as the No. 5 U.S. metro for economic development per capita,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “Our community has long punched above its weight as the hometown of international icon Muhammad Ali and running of the world-famous Kentucky Derby.

“Louisville's local, regional, and state economic development partners are integral in promoting our community as one of the best places to live, work, visit, and do business in the United States,” continued Mayor Greenberg. “I would like to personally congratulate our business community for their continued commitment to growing in Louisville, and the region's countless economic development partners for their work in sharing our region's pro-business mindset, competitive cost of living, and inclusive, welcoming people with the world’s top businesses."

Quotes from regional economic development partners celebrating Louisville’s ranking

“I am proud of the work that our team has done to further economic growth and opportunity in 2022, and we are excited to continue the momentum throughout 2023,” said Benjamin Moore, director of Louisville Metro Government’s Department of Economic Development. “This recognition by Site Selection Magazine further proves that Louisville is America’s next breakout city, and our community offers new and existing companies a place to grow and thrive. I applaud our team at Louisville Metro and thank all our partners throughout the region for our strong, cooperative partnership in cultivating a strong economy.”

“This ranking proves that the Greater Louisville region continues to be one of the top places in the U.S. to relocate, expand, or start a business,” said Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc. “The diversity of resources here and the quality-of-life aspects that Louisville has to offer make this an excellent market for new business. We will use this momentum to encourage more investment in the years to come.”

“As Louisville’s energy provider, LG&E and KU’s energies go to powering businesses and empowering growth in Metro Louisville and throughout the commonwealth,” said John Crockett, president of LG&E and KU. “Initiatives including our Opportunity Kentucky grants and sustainability programs help the Louisville community with site development for new or expanding businesses and help customers in launching investments. With competitive electric rates, excellent reliability, a focus on the customer, and a business-friendly climate, there’s no question that Louisville is the place to do business.”

“Louisville Water is an anchor in the region for businesses to operate and grow,” said Spencer Bruce, president and CEO of Louisville Water Company. “We provide some of the highest-quality drinking water in North America to more than 24,000 businesses. And it’s reliable with rates that are some of the lowest you’ll find. Water grows the economy and we’re proud to be part of Louisville Metro’s success.”

"Safe, clean waterways – especially in a river city – play a big part in a community’s livability, health, and safety, as well as attractiveness for companies to do business and locate their employees. MSD’s three-utilities-in-one approach brings efficiency and effectiveness to wastewater, stormwater, and flood-protection services, and we are proud to partner with our utility counterparts and Louisville Metro to position the community for continued economic growth," said MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott.

“Our region’s continued growth and competitiveness has been accelerated by ongoing strategic investments in our workforce and infrastructure on both sides of the Ohio River. From scaling industry workforce partnerships with high schools and post-secondary institutions to capitalizing on the $2.5B Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project completed in 2016, we continue to build capacity and connectivity. We are thrilled to see the growing impact of our collaborative long-term regional strategy.” said Wendy Dant Chesser, President and CEO of One Southern Indiana Chamber and Economic Development.

The momentum from 2022 continues into 2023

Building off the success of 2022, Louisville Metro’s Department of Economic Development is working hard to reach higher in 2023. Louisville-Jefferson County has already secured 10 economic development projects totaling nearly $140 million of new capital investment, including four companies who received preliminary approval for state and local incentives through the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) in February.

• 29^th Street Property Management - $2.2 million capital investment and 61 new jobs
• AP Electric - $2.2 million capital investment and 30 new jobs
• Fort Dearborn Company (Multi Color Corporation) - $22.9 million capital investment and 90 new jobs
• Houston-Johnson Inc. (HJI Supply Chain Solutions) - $14.7 million capital investment and 76 new jobs

“We are thrilled to see so many companies interested in expanding in and moving to Louisville,” said Moore. “When we travel and meet with site selection consultants, they consistently mention that workforce, abundant and affordable utilities, and community partnerships are the keys to continued growth and success in a new market. Thankfully, Louisville ticks all of those boxes and we are eager to continue assisting in the growth of existing companies while attracting exciting new opportunities to our community.”

Louisville continues to rank as a top place to live and work, receiving numerous accolades and recognitions:

• Ranked as the No. 4 U.S. metro for job growth in 2022
• Recognized as the No. 3 housing market to watch in 2023
• Ranked as the No. 5 U.S. metro for economic development in 2022
• Recognized as a "Next 25" Tech Talent Market by CBRE for the fourth year in a row
• Ranked 11th most affordable large metro area in the nation
• Recertified as a Welcoming City by Welcoming America
• Received a perfect score on the Human Rights Commission’s Municipality Index for eight years in a row
• Ranked No. 1 in the Ohio River corridor for economic development
• Ranked No. 14 on list of best cities for new college grads
• Rated the overall best city for coffee in the U.S.
• Ranked No. 3 out of all U.S. metros in Q1 2022 for worker confidence

Mayor Craig Greenberg Announces Major Investments to Strengthen, Reform LMPD & Public Safety Agencies

Funding Announced for New Headquarters, LMPD Wellness Center, Bonuses to Recruit and Retain Officers

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 2, 2023) – Standing with officers, first responders, and community advocates, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Thursday a series of sweeping investments to strengthen and reform the Louisville Metro Police Department. These investments include assisting in the recruitment of public safety professionals and new avenues for community involvement. Mayor Greenberg’s announcements focused on short-term strategies for improving public safety, as well as the long-term organizational health of LMPD and its officers.

“Louisville wants a safer, stronger city with the best trained, trusted, and transparent police department in the country. Today I’m announcing sweeping initiatives to do just that,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “These will improve the culture and health of our police force will also improve the health and safety of our entire city. To those who want to see big changes in Louisville, both officers and advocates alike, I want you to know that we hear you and we are moving in a new direction.”

Greenberg made four announcements on Thursday which will have an enormous impact on both the LMPD and neighborhoods throughout Louisville.

NEW LMPD WELLNESS CENTER ANNOUNCED

Mayor Greenberg announced the purchase of a building by the Metro Police Foundation to serve as the LMPD Wellness Center. This facility provides a space where LMPD officers and staff can receive the physical and mental health support they need to best serve their community.

The Wellness Center, located on Presidents Boulevard near Eastern Parkway, will feature a wide range of services. These include state of the art physical fitness equipment, recreation spaces, and men’s and women’s locker facilities. However, the new facility will be much more than a gym.

The LMPD Wellness Center will serve as a space that encourages officers to seek mental health assistance they might otherwise not pursue. In creating a facility that meets the needs of officers physically, mentally, and spiritually, LMPD and its supporting partners hope to assist and improve recruitment and retention among the Department.

“Our officers serve a crucial role in our community and we need to remember they have a uniquely stressful position which needs unique support,” said LMPD Interim Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel. “This new Wellness Center, planned with the specific needs of officers in mind, is a win-win for Louisville. Planned with the demands placed on these officers in mind, it will help assist officers to be their healthiest both in body and spirt. And healthier officers can only help create healthier neighborhoods.

The financing of the LMPD Wellness center is being made available by the Federal American Rescue Plan. This makes use of a purchase structure that benefits LMPD, the Louisville Police Foundation, and taxpayers. The new facility is being purchased by the Louisville Police Foundation from the University of Louisville for almost $1,500,000. LMPD will then lease the building from the Foundation for $419,000 a year through 2026 for a total of roughly $1,600,000, and these lease payments will come from funds made available by the Federal American Rescue Plan. After 2026, when ARP funds are no longer available, the lease rate reduces to $1 per year.

Mayor Greenberg specifically thanked the Louisville Police Foundation and Impetus for a Better Louisville for being the originator of the LMPD Wellness Center plan.

FAST-TRACK RENOVATIONS OF NEW LMPD HEADQUARTERS

Mayor Greenberg also announced Thursday that $14 million of American Rescue Plan funding is being expedited to renovate the new LMPD Headquarters located at 601 W. Chestnut St. Bought for $6.8M in 2021, the building will put LMPD under one roof for the first time in a generation.

The funds will go toward fast-tracking infrastructure improvements such as roof replacement, elevator renovation, HVAC upgrades, and electrical needs. These are all items that can begin promptly. while the full scope of work is being designed, regardless of the ultimate renovation plans. This funding is in addition to $13 million allocated to the project last year.

Beyond function, the new LMPD Headquarters will go a long way in improving, reforming, and strengthening the department. Reform advocates have previously recommended LMPD centralize their headquarters, adding that implementing any needed reforms will be more effective with a new facility that accommodates more officers.

“I want to move fast with strengthening our police department. Having a new headquarters and centralized police department will go a long way to ensuring transparency, accountability, and improve service to our community,” Mayor Greenberg said. “While the renovations for the new LMPD Headquarters are still being finalized, we’re taking the opportunity to do the work that’s needed so we can move forward as fast as possible to get the department into a new space.”

PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNING & RETENTION BONUSES

To help recruit and retain police officers, and other vital public safety professionals, Mayor Greenberg also announced on Thursday the reinstatement of signing and retention bonuses for employees of Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services and Louisville Metro Emergency Management Agency. Based on the timing rules for the expenditure of American Rescue Plan funds and the language of the prior ordinance authorizing for paying these bonuses, Louisville Metro was forced to cease offering them at the end of 2022.

Pending a final vote from the full Metro Council of amendments approved by the Metro Council Budget Committee, Louisville Metro will be able to reinstate these bonuses immediately, and extend the ability to use them with recruits that sign on by December 31, 2024. The revised schedule allows for 50% of the bonuses to be paid upon the completion of required training and the remaining 50% paid after twelve months thereafter.

“Ensuring we have the workforce we need requires every tool at our disposal and the reinstatement of these bonuses is vital to Louisville’s public safety,” Mayor Greenberg said. “I want to thank our partners on the Metro Council for their cooperation on this, and also to thank every member of Louisville Metro’s public safety team for the important work they do for our community.”

NEW ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE – (502) 574-2580

Finally, Mayor Greenberg announced a new way that Louisville citizens can help assist their community in the fight against the illegal drugs that have destroyed lives, broken families, and harmed entire communities. Mayor Greenberg and LMPD Interim Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced the creation of a new anonymous tip-line specifically for citizens to notify LMPD about concerns of narcotics in their neighborhood. The number is 502-574-2580.

“The community should always feel safe reaching out to LMPD for help, and this includes contacting our public safety officials about drugs being sold in our neighborhoods,” Mayor Greenberg said. “I encourage anyone worried that drugs are being sold in their community to use this anonymous line, which will be monitored by LMPD, and help us stop the spread of drugs and prevent the trauma that drug addiction can cause.”

Mayor Greenberg announces new federal funding to support Louisville youth at risk of being impacted by violence

More than 100 additional youth, ages 16-24, to be connected to critical resources and career training through The Spot and its community partners

LOUISVILLE, KY (February 27, 2023) - Today, Mayor Greenberg joined community leaders at The Spot: Young Opportunity Campus to announce that, through a new federal Go Grant, more vulnerable young adults in Louisville will be getting access to much-needed supportive resources. This funding, which totals $700,000 over two and half years, will allow The Spot and its community partners to serve more than 100 additional youth who are at severe risk of being impacted by community and interpersonal violence.

“In working to build a safer and stronger Louisville, we must use every resource we have to improve the conditions that lead to violence and despair in our community, especially among our young people,” Mayor Greenberg said. “These new funds will help more young adults get connected to a team of caring adults, and to basic resources like stable housing, transportation, and employment. Our city is stronger and safer when every young person, from every neighborhood and background, has access to a support system and quality economic opportunities.”

The funding announcement was made at The Spot’s headquarters, located on JCTC’s Technical Campus in downtown Louisville. The Spot is a collaboration of KentuckianaWorks, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, and Louisville Metro Government which began in 2021. The program is designed to be a one-stop career and resource center for young people facing difficult life circumstances, including involvement with the court system, poverty, and homelessness.

“Before coming here, I felt like I was on my own. I was in need of guidance,” said Jacobe Daugherty, 22, a participant at The Spot who was connected to an internship and career training through The Spot. “I found comfort here and people who cared about me and my success. It has been a win-win situation for me all around.”

“As part of our strategic commitment to build pathways out of poverty, The Spot has been a tremendous resource for us to meet young adults where they are in life without judgment,” said Rena Sharpe, Chief Operating Officer for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. “Through collaboration with KentuckianaWorks and other partners, we not only help them overcome obstacles but also put them on a pathway to success.”

Funding for the Go Grant comes from the U.S. Department of Labor through the nonprofit FHI360. Multiple city government agencies and community organizations are collaborating with The Spot on this project, which takes a holistic, system-wide approach to serving young adults in need. Partners include the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections and Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods, the Louisville Urban League, JCTC, Joyfields Institute, BuildEd, and GlowTouch.

For more information about The Spot and how to get involved, visit www.TheSpotKY.org.

Louisville Metro Council News

Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, March 2

Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 2, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

• Councilman Baker recognized the National Pan-Hellenic Council
• President Winkler recognized Le’Roy Ford, Public Works Equipment Operator, for his heroic actions during a snowstorm late last year

Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.

Old Business

• Item 26: O-321-22: the Council approved an ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 39 to require organizations receiving incentives, benefits, or contracts with Metro to report instances of workplace sexual harassment and prohibiting those organizations from entering into non-disclosure agreements.
• Item 27: R-010-23: the Council approved a resolution of the Louisville Metro Council amending the Metro Council employee handbook to update the Metro Council social media policy.
• Item 28: O-030-23: the Council approved an ordinance amending the ARP funding (amended).
• Item 30: O-019-23: the Council approved a zoning of and alternative plan for connectivity for properties located at 4700 S Hurstbourne Parkway containing approximately 19.70 acres.
• Item 31: O-020-23: the Council approved a zoning of properties located at 4900 S Hurstbourne Parkway, 5119 and 5201 Bardstown Road containing approximately 28.42 acres.

March 2nd's Council meeting may be viewed online here: http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2. More information and attachments on all meeting items are available here: https://legistar2.granicus.com/louisville/meetings/2023/3/10831_A_Metro_Council_23-03-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Public Health and Wellness News

Do you think you have COVID-19? At-home tests help you find out

At-home COVID-19 testing is one of our best tools to prevent the spread of the virus—alongside getting vaccinated and boosted. COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing infection, hospitalization and serious illness, but no vaccine prevents 100% of infections.

As the virus continues to evolve and cases are projected to spike seasonally, at-home testing helps you to determine if you have COVID-19 so you can prevent spreading it to others. In addition to getting vaccinated, boosted and wearing a high-quality mask, testing is one of the best tools to prevent the spread of COVID19.

If you need a set of four free at-home tests, please visit  COVIDtests.gov   To learn more about at-home testing or for a listing of testing locations, please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center. 

Need more help? Call the LOU HEALTH COVID hotline at 502-912-8598, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More donors are needed to participate in blood drive

Audrey Nethery is 14 with a lot of personality. She is also an Internet sensation. When Audrey was 6, she showed off her Zumba moves in 2015 at a convention that was featured on the Today show. Her love of dancing has also been featured on The Rachel Ray Show.

But at just 2 months old, Audrey was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, a rare inherited bone marrow syndrome, in which an individual’s bone marrow doesn’t produce red blood cells. People with the disorder become severely anemic and there is no cure.

You can make a difference by helping more people like Audrey who need emergency, life-saving blood supplies. 

Blood donors are needed for the blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 at Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness, 400 E. Gray Street.

Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods News

The Youth Cabinet is Warming Up! - Calling Youth!

The new Youth Cabinet is meeting regularly and gearing towards being change makers. The Cabinet’s hub is in the YES! Youth Engagement Services division at OSHN.

The 26-member Cabinet is a fresh addition to Louisville Metro Government and works directly with Louisville’s Mayor and Metro Council to offer advice on policy, community building and equity.

The cabinet will work to identify and transform systems that prevent young people – throughout our city – from living healthy and happy lives. Youth are in the best position to identify the range of struggles they face and to suggest solutions.

WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR YOUTH REPS IN DISTRICTS 7, 10, 11, & 18

Email YES@louisvilleky.gov or call 502-574-1903 for more information.

Please respond by March 31, 2023

Trauma Resilience

The Louisville Trauma Resilient Community Project Resilience Academy is a two-day training event being offered at no charge to participants through the SAMHSA ReCAST Grant awarded to the city of Louisville. The project's overarching goal is to enhance coordination and alignment of the city and community organizations in Trauma-Informed Care and promote healing and recovery from race-based trauma, community violence, and unrest in West and South Louisville. 
 
We invite you to register to participate in the Louisville TRC Project Resilience Academy. As a participant, you will receive foundational training in the Trauma Resilient Community (TRC) Model. This TRC Model training will focus on energizing, connecting, embedding, and embodying the science of trauma resilience. The TRC Model and approach uses the current research-supported trauma-resilient practices, organizational development, and implementation science to help move individuals and organizations from information to action. This process is designed to create a trauma-responsive and trauma-resilient culture for clients, staff, leaders, and the community. 
 
The only requirement to be considered for this opportunity is that participants must work for an organization that serves the communities of West and/or South Louisville.
 
Registration for TRC Model Resilience Academy is June 14th & 15th, 2023.

TARC requesting public comment for proposed service changes to take effect in August

Public comment period begins March 7 and will run to April 4

TARC is asking for the public to comment on changes being proposed to ten current routes. These changes are being suggested to improve route efficiency, and adjust service to areas where it is most needed.

To read the full plan and view maps of the proposed changes, please visit us at www.ridetarc.org.

TARC is proposing the below service adjustments to take place on August 6, 2023:

Routes 4 (Fourth Street), 6 (Sixth Street), 10 (Dixie Rapid), 18 (Dixie Highway), 72 (Clarksville), and 74 (Chamberlain Ln – River Ridge)

These proposed changes will improve service in the southwest area of the community, along Manslick Road, to St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, JCTC Campus, and to Westport Road. Changes will reallocate duplicated service along the Dixie Corridor, already served by Dixie Rapid Route 10. 

Routes 17X (Bardstown Road Express), 31X (Middletown Express), 40X (Jeffersontown Express), and 61X (Plainview Express)

Due to low ridership, Express Route 61X will be discontinued. Also, to be discontinued due to low ridership are the express trip portions only from Routes 17, 31, and 40. To improve morning peak service a local trip has been added to Route 40.

TARC is reviewing and analyzing proposed service changes to ensure this proposal does not create any disproportionate burden or disparate impact on low-income and minority populations in the TARC service area.  Federally required Title VI evaluation will be developed to address any potential impact of these changes, and propose mitigation measures if required. Title VI evaluation and outcomes will be presented to the TARC Board of Directors for their review and approval.

Two open-house public meetings to discuss these changes in greater detail are scheduled to take place at Southwest Public Library from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, and at Union Station from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22.  Public comments regarding these changes will be accepted during the public comment period (March 07 through April 4) and may be submitted at Union Station (1000 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203), during the public meeting at Southwest Public Library (9725 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272), or by email to:  PublicComment@ridetarc.org.

All comments received will be considered and presented at the Board of Directors before service changes are finalized and implemented.

Office of Resilience and Community Services News

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Mayor Greenberg, community partners announce free tax preparation services for eligible Louisville residents

LOUISVILLE, KY (January 24, 2023) - Mayor Craig Greenberg today joined community partners in announcing the start of free federal and state income tax preparation assistance for eligible residents.  The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax services at 11 sites across the city. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2022.

VITA volunteers will also help determine if residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Eligibility for the EITC is based on income, the number of family members and other criteria, such as the age of household members. Working families who earn up to $57,400 may be eligible, and the average credit last year was $2,800.

For many working families, free help with taxes and guidance in qualifying for the EITC can be a game-changer,” the Mayor said. "That’s money that could be used to start a savings account, buy a car, get braces for a child, pay books and college tuition, or start a college fund for their children."

Since launching in 2001, VITA services have helped more than 135,500 Louisville tax filers. Last year, VITA processed more than 7,300 returns, adding more than $12 million to the local economy, including nearly $2 million in EITC to residents.

Mayor Greenberg thanked the many partner organizations that work together on the mission of helping hardworking families file their tax returns properly and capitalize on the credits, including Louisville Metro’s Office for Resilience and Community Services (RCS).  RCS helps to connect tax filers to an array of financial empowerment services including the newly opened Financial Empowerment Center which provides free financial counseling, and the Tax Time Connect initiative.

Tax Time Connect encourages “unbanked” tax filers to get banked with Bank On Louisville certified accounts, and to choose direct deposit for their tax refund. Bank On certified accounts are low-cost, safe and fully functional. 

Learn more about the Tax Time Connect, financial counseling and other resources at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-financial-empowerment.

Tax filing season is now officially underway and the deadline to file this year is April 18. VITA sites will prepare in-person free tax filing, by appointment only, at several sites. Most of the sites will provide free tax filing through drop-off services.

The VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:

• Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Drive
• Edison Center, 701 W Ormsby Ave., Ste 201
• Goodwill Resource Center, 909 E. Broadway
• Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
• Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager, LaGrange
• Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
• NABA/Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway
• Vincent de Paul Family Success Center, 1029 S Preston Hwy.
• Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
• United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
• Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.

To schedule an appointment for in-person tax assistance, call 502-305-0005 or visit https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com.  For more details, including days and hours of drop off services, visit https://labcservices.org/. 

Also, online is access to MyFreeTaxes.com, a free self-file program offered in partnership by United Way Worldwide and TaxSlayer. LABC is proud to be a member of the Tax Time Allies and has received funding from the Intuit Freedom Foundation to increase access to VITA and free software programs.

AARP Tax-Aide also provides free tax prep services with a mission to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older. The AARP team helped to file more than 2,400 returns in 2022 leading to over $2.8 million in federal and state refunds.

AARP Tax-Aid sites will begin operating at eight sites in early February. For more information, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org.

To help preparers accurately determine prepare returns EITC eligibility at VITA and AARP Tax Aide sites, individuals should bring:

• Picture ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
• Copy of 2021 tax return with all attachments and schedules
• W-2s and 1099s from your employers
• Other 1099s for interest, dividends, state tax refund or other income
• Form 1099-G for any unemployment compensation received during the year
• 1095-A for health insurance
• 1098 for education credit, plus a detailed financial statement from the school
• Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit as well as savings account number (if applicable)
• If you do not have a bank account, we can help you open a Bank On certified account.
• Childcare information, including Provider ID and actual amounts paid
• Summarized list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self-employed
• Additional tax information that may be required
• Masks are required at all VITA sites

The work of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition and the AARP Tax Assistance Program is made possible by Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government, the IRS, the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation and dozens of other partners, and hundreds of volunteers.

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Crisis Component

How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Eligibility:

• Households within 130% of 2021-22 Federal Poverty Guidelines, and
• Received a disconnect notice from metered utility service provider, or
• Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
• Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
• Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
• Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.

Documentation:

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the six LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
• Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
• Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or
• Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or 
• Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service. Include the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.

Also, through a partnership with MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program.

Senior citizens, 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less, may be eligible to receive a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge.  This enrollment period is for both new and renewing MSD discount program clients.

Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Crisis Component and the MSD’s Senior Discount Program with one single appointment.

MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program

How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Eligibility:

• Client must be 65 years of age or older and a named customer with MSD.
• Gross household income is $35,000 or less per year.
• Not currently receiving MSD’s EWRAP (Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program) as of date of application.
• Senior Citizen Discount customers must recertify annually.

Documentation:

• Proof of age (must provide driver’s license, state ID, or birth certificate).
• Proof of social security number or permanent residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Must provide proof of all income received during the previous month by any member of the household (gross).
• Proof of active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. Named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by customer as principal residence).

Visit louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for periodic updates, or for more details about the MSD Senior Citizen Discount Program, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill or call 502-540-6000.

Discounts from the MSD program will become effective on the next billing cycle following approval. 

Individuals who are unable to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD programs in person may send a representative on their behalf. Simply provide the representative with the documentation listed above as well as a hand-written note, dated and signed from the applicant, giving them permission to handle their application for services. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.

For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.

LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.  For more information about Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services -- visit our website at www.louisvilleky.gov/RCS  or contact Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.

Keep up with what is going on at Newburg Middle School!

District 2 Updates and News

Buechel Bypass Bridge Closure Set for This Weekend in Jefferson County

Closure necessary as contractor advances on repairs to bridge

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 9, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the weekend closure of the bridge carrying Buechel Bypass (U.S. 31E/U.S. 150) over a set of railroad tracks in Jefferson County.

The bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. on Friday, March 10, to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, between mile point 10.4 and mile point 10.5. That’s between the cross streets of Plaza Avenue and Hikes Lane. During the bridge closure, signs in the area will direct drivers to utilize Hikes Lane, Shepherdsville Road, Buechel Bank Road and Progress Boulevard as the posted detour.

Various closures have been in place for the bridge since a February 2021 inspection found deterioration on one of the bridge’s pier caps. The repairs were initially delayed as KYTC and the contractor sought approval from the railroad to work on the bridge section over the tracks. Last year, crews began working under the bridge, in an area not visible to motorists crossing the span. Those repairs have now advanced to a point where the weekend closure of the entire bridge is necessary. The repairs are expected to be completed in spring 2023.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.

Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in the city?

The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.

To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.

Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.

To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!

Interested in serving on a board or commission?

Louisville Metro has approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

To apply for a board:

1. Search here for the board you are interested in: Boards and Commissions - List
2. Apply online

Note: You can also check board meeting minutes online.

Waste Management News

The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Help Stop Illegal Dumping!

• To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
• If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
• Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for! 
• Don't contribute to the problem!
  • If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.) 
  • Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information. 
• Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
  • Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
  • Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping. 
  • Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.

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Louisville Free Public Library News

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LFPL partners with Mental Health Lou to offer Mind-Body Wellness series at six library locations

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 1, 2023) – Thanks to a partnership with Mental Health Lou, the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) will offer free workshops for adults focused on mental health and wellness starting in March. The Mind-Body Wellness Series is a 4-part series that focuses on the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can positively or negatively impact our bodies, and vice versa. Taught by licensed experts from Mental Health Lou’s partner groups and providers, the series will be offered at six library locations: Southwest, Northeast, Newburg, Main, Western, and Bon Air.

"Mental health care starts in our homes and communities, which is why we're excited to partner with LFPL on this pilot program, to bring mental health out of the office and into more public spaces," says Amanda Villaveces, LMFT, director of Mental Health Lou. 

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kayla Renteria, who will be participating in the series adds, "as a trauma professional, I know that healing requires working with the body, too, not just the brain. I hope to share my knowledge about yoga and mental health to help others learn how to feel at home in their bodies."  

Each workshop in the series addresses a different topic:

• Discovering the Mind-Body Connection: Learn ways to identify and connect feelings, thoughts and somatic responses and develop tools to help manage stress, anxiety, depression and more.
• Movement & Mental Health: Explore the impact of movement on your mental health by using yogic practices and breathing techniques as a means of self-care – deepening your connection with your body.
• Practical Mindfulness for Stress Management: Learn basic tools to help identify stressors and implement Mindfulness techniques to manage/decrease stress response. This will be an experiential workshop that focuses on skill building of stress management tools.
• Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing: Begin developing a realistic and easily executable self-care plan with the help of a mental health therapist.

Kammaleathahh Livingstone, founder and director of Tip it Forward, an organization providing trauma-informed whole health care to underserved individuals and one of the presenters says, “We are excited to participate in this Mental Health Lou series and believe it is a great resource for Louisville residents to learn and cultivate strategies for self-care.”

"Accessibility is a significant barrier to holistic health practices. Mental Health Lou and the Library have helped us create access to wellness practices not readily available throughout our community,” adds Nicole Bartlett, owner Louisville Salt Cave. “It allows us to work through an existing network dedicated to education and health to share our expertise. I am so grateful for this collaboration." 

Mind-Body Wellness Series Schedule

Saturdays in March, 11 a.m. - Southwest Regional Library

Tuesdays in March, 12:30 p.m. - Northeast Regional Library

Mondays in April, 6 p.m. - Main Library

Tuesdays in April, 6 p.m. - Newburg Library

Tuesdays, May 9 -30, 6 p.m. - Western Library

Wednesdays, May 10-31, 6 p.m. - Bon Air Library

Mental Health Lou is a collaboration between mental health practitioners, non-profit groups, agencies and community members to promote mental wellness in Louisville by increasing access to mental health services and decreasing stigma through education. The Mind-Body Wellness series at the Library is free for adults. For more information, visit LFPL.org/MentalHealthLou.

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library

Louisville Metro Parks News

Registration underway for specialty camps
offered at Jefferson Memorial Forest

Adventure Camp
Ages 7-12 • June 12-16
Ages 7-12 • July 24-28

Campers will explore the trails deep in the forest, shoot bows and arrows, use a map and compass to discover buried treasure, and learn outdoor survival skills.

Fairies, Trolls and Gnomes Camp
Ages 7-10 • July 10-14

Enter a magical, hidden world in the Forest, where creatures of the imagination live. Campers use their creativity and natural materials to craft an enchanted land where anything is possible, while learning about the plants and animals of the forest. Campers will help create a play to be performed on Friday and enjoy a Woodland Fairy Tea Party!

ECO Extreme Camp
Ages 13-15 • July 10-14

This adventure camp sets itself apart from other camps offered.  From camping out under the stars on an overnight trip, to paddling on the forest lake, campers are sure to get a dose of adventure at ECO X Camp, all while learning backcountry cooking, canoeing techniques, Leave-No-Trace skills, and more.

Wilderness Survival Camp
Ages 7-12 • June 26-30
Ages 7-12 • July 17-21

Shelter-Water-Fire-Food: These are the four basic human needs for survival in a natural setting. In training for the ultimate survival challenge on Friday, campers will develop their ability to build a shelter, start a fire, and find food and water in the wilderness. Teams will be challenged to complete their survival skills and obtain their shelter, water, fire, and food emblems to make them ultimate survivors.

Water Wonders Camp
Ages 7-12 • June 20-23

There’s an exciting world within ponds, lakes, streams and rivers just waiting to be discovered. Campers explore a lake by canoe, play in a flowing creek, and hike through a forest to a winding stream. And of course, no water-themed camp is complete without water games! Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are provided to each camper, and trained staff accompany the campers for our canoe excursion and creek play day. Parents are welcome to join their child for the canoeing excursion.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upcoming Events around Louisville!

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UPCOMING LOUISVILLE SPORTS

Men's NCAA Tournament - March 24th & 26th, March Madness South Regionals, KFC Yum! Center

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD News

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property and stay vigilant!

The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year.  Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!

Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS.  This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!

- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
- Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open.
- Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.

Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Office of Housing at 574-5850 or homerepair@louisvilleky.gov.

'Dare to Care' Food Pantries open in District 2

• Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

• Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
  

                                     Open every 1^st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm

Information about both pantries:

• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***

• Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
• Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
• Brightside: (502) 574-2613
• Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
• Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
• IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
• Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
• LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
• LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
• LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
• LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
• LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
• Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
• Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
• Mayor Greg Fischer: (502) 574-2003
• Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
• Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
• Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
• MetroSafe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
• PARC: (502) 569-6222
• Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
• Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380
• Public Works: (502) 574-5810
• Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
• TARC: (502) 585-1234
• Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
• Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov 

District 2 Archived Newsletter Page:  Click here

Don't know what to make for dinner?  Try our semimonthly recipe suggestion!

Today's recipe comes from allrecipes.com and can be found here.

One-Pan Tomato & Spinach Chicken Pasta

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Prep/Cook:  40 mins.

Yield:  2 servings