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It's On!
OSHN’s second annual “Safe Summer Kickoff,” is Saturday, June 24 from 1-4 pm at community centers in Parkhill, Newburg, Portland, Southwick and at Baxter Square Park in the Russell neighborhood. This is OSHN’s neighborhood cohesion event. It’s a fun, free opportunity for neighbors to meet each other, talk with OSHN about neighborhood violence with administrators or outreach case managers and gives both adults and children an opportunity to have summer fun with food, games, and other attractions. Each neighborhood will offer different amenities. For example, at Southwick, UofL football players will play sports with children and at Newburg, there will be a petting zoo. Giveaways will include the introduction of the new @SafeHealthyLou 502 t-shirt. You are welcomed to attend!
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Summer Grants Program: Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy This Summer
Find Out How to Register
Three of OSHN’s four divisions are offering summer youth programs for ages 10-18 this year. The majority of the programs are housed in the YES! Youth Engagement Services division and will focus on 13-18-year-old youths. YES! has partnered with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department which is adding evening hours at all community centers to accommodate the YES! programs.
OSHN’s Reimagine Network is offering an array of programs for 10–18-year-old youths offering gardening and cooking camps to violence prevention training using gaming technology. “These programs are not just to entertain our youth, this summer,” said Carla Kirby, an assistant director at OSHN. “These programs can help youth to have a greater knowledge of themselves and can create positive outcomes for their lives.”
For details on which programs are being offered, please email YES@louisvilleky.gov. or go to the OSHN website for listings after June 20, 2023.
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AMONG SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
TRC - Free Summer Therapeutic Art Program
OSHN's Trauma Resilient Communities division has a summer program focused on youths traumatized by negative experiences. The "Mind Body Soul" program provides a safe, therapeutic space for Louisville's youth to practice self-expression through art forms. The program is free and will be available at community centers in the Parkhill, Beechmont, South Wick, and Newburg neighborhoods.
Call the number on this flier to find out more.
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Adversity Skills/Sports Summer Programming
WHEN:
June 12th to August 5th
Monday - Friday 5 to 8pm
Saturday - 2 to 7pm
WHERE:
640 N 27th Street, Louisville, KY 40212
ABOUT:
This is fun, summer programming for youth ages 13-18!
Learn more by emailing SkillsAdversity@gmail.com
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S.T.E.P Summer Programing
WHEN:
June 12th to August 5th
Monday - Friday, 5 to 8pm
Saturday, 2 to 7pm
WHERE:
Newburg Community Center
ABOUT:
Join The Prophecy Foundation and partners for a summer full of enriching programs, mentorships and services for youth ages 13-18
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Newburg Arts and Tech Summer Camp
WHEN:
June 20th - August 9th
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
4 to 6 pm
WHERE:
Newburg Library
4800 Exeter Ave, Louisville, KY.
ABOUT:
Friends of Nicole, 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative and the Newburg Anti- Violence Coalition has an 8-week program for youth, ages 12 to 19.
Connect with information on the flier.
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT
OSHN offers multiple avenues for civic engagement. Here we highlight our Ambassadors.
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Violence Prevention Training
on the BIG BOARD!
Our second Ambassador Training of the year was a home run!
We are deeply appreciative of the hospitality shown to us by Louisville's Slugger Field when we held an Ambassador Training there recently. In partnership with The Whitney Strong Organization, we added 45 newly trained community ambassadors.
These trainings encompass a variety of topics in which participants receive hands-on training and practice for "Stop the Bleed" training and for "Question, Persuade, Refer" suicide prevention training. Participants are also instructed on the best practices of firearm safety.
If you are interested in participating in one of these training, our office holds them 4 times a year. Please look at our city website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter pages for dates!
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OSHN IN THE COMMUNITY
So Nice to “Socialize”
Recently, OSHN’s Trauma Resilient Communities (TRC) division got very social with hundreds of regional social workers when we tabled an early-morning resource fair.
The social workers were there to discover what service-assistance options existed in Louisville that would be helpful to their clients. We explained the free mental services we offer that targets all age groups affected by community violence, racism, and civic unrest. That included our abilities to offer comprehensive evaluations to discover cognitive and emotional functions and our case-by-case management and therapy for those recently involved in the criminal justice system. TRC services are free. According to 2021 data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 40.9 percent of Kentuckian diagnosed with mental health issues did not receive mental health care because of the cost.
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Walk Home Safely
When students at the Albert E. Meyzeek Middle School told their school principal they felt afraid to walk home, he partnered with community project specialists from OSHN’s Reimagine Network division who then rallied community volunteers to walk the kids home. Routine violence and suspicious-looking individuals made the kids feel unsafe in their Smoketown neighborhood. Along with the area’s coalition members and caring individuals, the kids said the adult involvement made them feel safer.
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The 2023 Dirt Bowl is On!
Louisville’s legendary Dirt Bowl Tournament for 2023 starts this weekend. Just as last year, OSHN is privileged to be a part of this historic, community event.
We will be there June 25, July 2, 23 and August 6. This event is important to OSHN because many youths who are at-risk for violence attend this event as spectators or participates. We want to talk to them and/or their families to see what OSHN can do to reduce any risk. If you know someone needing assistance, that’s what we do. Refer them to us at the games. We’ll have uniquely trained case managers at the ready. Or just email at OSHNintake@louisvilleky.gov. See you at the game!
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Students Artfully Illustrate Neighborhood Pride
Early on, the Smoketown neighborhood was known as a brick-making standard in Louisville and gained its name from its smoke-producing kilns. People of German ancestry predominantly occupied the area. However, thousands of freed slaves moved there from rural Kentucky after the Civil War and the neighborhood became solidly African American by the 1870s.
Recently, students from the Albert B. Meyzeek Middle School participated in a community-inspired effort to promote neighborhood pride for what is Louisville’s oldest African American neighborhood.
With the school’s art teachers assisting, the students made lamppost and building-sized banners hung by OSHN’s Reimagine Network division. The colorful banners depict images of the area’s history and current visuals and will soon be displayed on light poles in various neighborhood locations.
The YES! Youth Metro Cabinet is a one-year advisory board to the Mayor and Metro Council. Louisville youth ages 16-24, who are civilly interested and have and committed in preventing youth violence, are needed in the next months in several districts.
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Members:
- Have direct insight and access into local government officials, community and faith leaders and corporate organizations.
- Learn leadership skills.
- Collaborate in processes.
- Have a direct gained knowledge of city violence-prevention efforts.
- Attend community events.
- Have their voice heard.
- Are expected to give at least 40+ community service hours.
- Are paid a $1,000 yearly stipend.
Currently, the Cabinet is forming committees to work within their specific priority areas in the city, such as in policy and public safety.
Next week, cabinet members will meet with the Louisville Metro Council to give their recommendations and express their concerns regarding the city's FY24 proposed budget.
If you know someone interested in filling this critical, youth role, OSHN in September will began taking applications for the second cohort in districts 1,7,10,14, 17, 21, 22, and 25. For more information, you can email: YES@louisvilleky.gov.
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OSHN EVENTS
Join us at upcoming events, opportunities and happenings
Reimagine Team- Networking Night!
You won't want to miss our next Networking Night. Summer is a busy time for us all but now is the best time to get connected.
We are excited to welcome 3 presenters, all of which are heavily active in violence prevention work - Free2Hope, Tiger Strike Martial Arts, and Robert Jameson Ministries. As always, dinner will be provided.
For more information email reimagine@louisvilleky.gov
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Expungement Clinic: Come, and Go Clean!
WHEN:
July 13th
9 to 11 am
WHERE:
New Creations
2508 Portland Ave Louisville, KY.
ABOUT:
Goodwill Industries, The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, and the Louisville Legal Aid Society, will operate a clinic specifically for helping individuals with a criminal record.
They will receive legal advice and paperwork assistance. Follow the QR code or Register Here. This event will be capped at 50 participants. More clinics and information can be found Here.
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NEWS RELATED TO VIOLENCE REDUCTION
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The Trace - 25 Books to Help You Understand Gun Violence
The Trace, a publication dedicated to investigating gun violence in America, has published an impressive list of recommended readings.
In this article, you can find books on the history of guns and gun culture, the firearm industry, the history of guns and racial oppressions, community gun violence, gun violence as a public health issue, and books on crime and legal systems.
Read Here
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If Your or Someone You Know is Involved in group Violence and Wants Life-changing Assistance, it's Easy to Connect with US
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- Call the Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods @ 502-574-6949
- Email: OSHNintake@louisvilleky.gov.
- Refer yourself or someone at the following link https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/z1ryn8320n2idhb/.
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COMMUNITY BOARD
Take a look at some of the latest resources and events in the community. Keep your community informed by sharing these with family, friends, and neighbors!
Louisville Metro's Juneteenth Event Calendar - Check it Out!
Louisville metro and partners are hosting a number of Juneteenth events. Several events will take place from now until June 19th!
Some events require registration or tickets, you can find all the events and information Here
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Park Duvalle Community Center is having a party!
When:
June 17th - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where:
Park Duvalle Community Health Center
3015 Wilson Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
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Family Fun Day with "The SPOT"
When:
June 23rd - 11am to 3pm
Where:
The Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 6201 Preston HWY., Suite A.
About: Join Louisville's The SPOT and their partners for a community fun day! Lots of resources, food and entertainment!
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Lupus Awareness Walk
When:
June 25th, 3 to 5pm
Where:
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Rd.
About:
Lupus effects over a million people in the US. if you're looking for a meaningful and enjoyable way to spend a Saturday, join a true grass roots organization, "We All We Got 502," for this important awareness 2k walk
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Riverview Independence Festival
When:
Saturday July 1st.
Starts at 5pm
Where:
Riverview Park 8202 Greenwood Rd.
Looking for something fun to celebrate the 4th of july. come out the the Riverview park for an annual celebration. Music, food, and fun!
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Mayor Greenberg, LMPD Interim Chief Gwinn-Villaroel announce Nonfatal Shooting Squad to focus on gun violence
The new Nonfatal Shooting Squad is exactly the kind of resource we need to help keep our community safe; they will have the training and resources to investigate and solve crime and get people off the streets who are solving their problems with firearms,” said Mayor Greenberg. “I’m proud that LMPD has rolled out this important new unit of highly trained professional investigators and I’m confident this will help make Louisville safer and stronger. I also want to thank our chief and her command staff for the incredibly hard work they put into this new resource.”
Investigators with the NFSS were required to attend 40 hours of specialized training with the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA). The training courses included Crime Scene Investigation, Evidence Processing, Lab Capabilities, Suspect Development & Elimination, Interview & Interrogation, Cellular Analysis, Media & Public Information Officer Relationships, and Proper Documentation-Report Writing. NFSS officers also attended 40 hours of instruction through LMPD’s Criminal Investigations Course. At the conclusion of the course, officers were tested and critiqued on their performance.
Continue Reading Here
The California Neighborhood Youth Board, which is associated with OSHN's youth-focused YES! division, partnered with local artist Jaylin Stewart to complete the Muhammad Ali Center’s "Ali-Ville Creative Classic" art project.
This project engaged Muhammad Ali’s 6 core principles to reflect the Louisville neighborhoods where Muhammad was born, raised and learned to box. The momentum leading to the art's development, included meets that focused on what "home" meant to the youth.
They also wrote poems on a butterfly and took different colors of tissue paper and glued them into the shape of a butterfly and even painted a picture of Muhammad Ali on the Canvas.
The artwork is on display at the Ali Center until September 4, 2023.
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Louisville Recognized and Honored National Gun Violence Awareness Day
June 2nd was National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Louisvillians donned orange attire that day as several events took place all over the city. OSHN's Reimagine Network division hosted an ambassador training, and the Moms Demand Action organization held a community march at Chickasaw Park.
Mayor Craig Greenberg, city leaders, victims, and survivors of gun violence, joined forces to call for action at city hall.
Continue reading here
Watch here
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WE WOULD LOVE TO TABLE YOUR EVENT
OSHN’s mission is to reduce the risk of violence in all of Louisville’s communities. If you have an event or festival that we can table and share what the city is doing to holistically reduce violence and how it affects you and our community - We Want to Come! Please just click HERE to fill out our tabling request form or go to the website at Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods | LouisvilleKY.gov We’ll look forwarding to meeting you.
STAY CONNECTED!
There is great work happening here in the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, and most importantly, in our community. It is our goal to keep you engaged and co-leading our important work. Our vision for Louisville is a city of safe neighborhoods where everyone is supported, free of violence, and prepared for lifelong success. We can only achieve this together, so stay connected with our monthly newsletters, social media, and visit our website for more information and additional calls to action.
Past OSHN Newsletters can be viewed HERE.
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We would love your feedback. If you have questions or concerns regarding our newsletter or have a related event that you would like to communicate with our networks, contact Joseph Newland.
Take care of each other
The Reimagine Network
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The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is always for looking community spaces to host our Ambassador Training and Network Nights events. If you know of a community space please contact our coordinator, Jacob Hazel. |
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