Resilience and Community Services is now the Office of Social Services. 

Our Mission: To promote stability and advance equity by leveraging relationships with partners and connecting residents with essential resources

2025-2028 Action Plan

Priority 1: Increase the number of people leaving homelessness and achieving greater housing stability

Priority 2: Provide support and connect families in crisis to resources that promote stability

Priority 3: Invest in our team to ensure high-quality community services delivery 

To view the full action plan, click HERE

For the 10th year in a row, KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, and the Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens are teaming up to provide fans for older adults and persons with disabilities to help offer relief from the sweltering summer heat.  Working with community organizations, churches, businesses, private citizens and the local media, we hope to generate monetary donations to purchase new fans.  Persons or businesses interested in sponsoring fans will be able to make tangible or monetary donations to this effort until May 24th, 2024. 

Fan Fair Event

June 7th, 2025
9:00am-11:00am

Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave
Louisville KY 40203

If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring, please contact Alli at 502.574.5092 or allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

VITA Tax Services 

The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax services at 15 sites across the city. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $67,000 in 2024.

Since its launch in 2001, the VITA program has helped more than 154,000 Louisville tax filers. Last year, VITA volunteers processed more than 8,800 returns, adding more than $10 million to the local economy, including $3 million in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to residents.

“Our team of dedicated VITA volunteers has made a real difference for working families,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “People know they can trust the VITA tax experts to help them navigate the Earned Income Tax Credit and save money for important things like home ownership, a reliable new vehicle, or savings for college tuition.”

Mayor Greenberg thanked the many partner organizations that help hardworking families file their tax returns, including the Metro Office for Resilience and Community Services (RCS). Metro RCS connects tax filers to an array of financial empowerment services through its Office of Financial Empowerment, which leads the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center and the Tax Time Connect initiative with Bank On Louisville.

Eligible Louisville residents can make an appointment or visit any of these VITA sites for in-person free tax filing:

• Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
• Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 728 East Lampton St.
• Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Ste 201
• Family Scholar House U of L, 403 Reg Smith Circle
• Family Scholar House Riverport, 3311 Cathe Dykstra Way
• Goodwill East Broadway Opportunity Center - 909 E. Broadway
• Goodwill South Louisville Opportunity Center - 6201 Preston Hwy.
• Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
• Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager Avenue (LaGrange)
• Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
• Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Hwy.
• 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.

In addition to these sites, VITA volunteers will be operating mobile locations around the city:

• John Center, 700 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd. (open Jan. 31, April 4, and April 11 – 1pm-3pm)
• Facilities Management Services, 1500 Lytle St. (open Feb. 10, Feb. 24, and March 10 – 9am-noon)
• Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center - 2820 W. Broadway (open every Friday Feb. 7 through March 7, 10am-2pm)
• Family Scholar House, 1309 Catalpa St. (open March 15, 9am-5pm)

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/.

Are you a local business or Non-profit who supports the lives of older adults or citizens with disabilities?

Do you have a board or commission?

Are you looking to fill a vacancy?

Each month the OADC newsletter will highlight openings and opportunities for local boards and commissions. If you would like to post your vacancy in the newsletter, please send the information to Alli at Allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov.

Looking to get involved? Click HERE to view opportunities with a Metro Board or Commission

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Project Warm, a 501c3 organization under Blueprint 502, has been around for 43 years in Louisville-Jefferson County.  In 1982, Project Warm was created through the financial support of Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Metro Louisville Government. Thanks to the generosity of LG&E and Metro Louisville, Project Warm has been able to improve our community, the environment and the lives of people we serve through free weatherization services and educational workshops for low-income residents, veterans and people with disabilities across Jefferson County. To ensure that Project Warm continues to make a positive impact in the community in so many ways, it's seeking a few board members to join them. If interested in learning more about Project Warm and the opportunity to be board member, please contact Chris Clements at (502) 636-9276 or outreach@projectwarm.org

AARP Community Challenge 

A grant program to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change

Flagship Grants In AARP’s flagship Community Challenge grant program, grants have ranged from several hundred dollars for smaller, short-term activities to tens of thousands of dollars for larger projects.

Capacity-Building Microgrants Combining $2,500 grants with additional resources, such as webinars, cohort learning opportunities, up to two hours of one-on-one coaching with leading national nonprofit organizations and AARP publications, this grant opportunity will accept applications for projects that benefit residents (especially those age 50 and older) 

Demonstration Grants This opportunity funds projects that encourage replication of promising local efforts. Grants tend to fall between $10,000-$20,000 and will not exceed $25,000. This grant opportunity will accept applications for projects that benefit residents (especially those age 50 and older)

For more information or to apply click HERE

"Hello" Game 

Join United Crescent Hill Ministry for a “Hello” Game Research Event!

UCHM
150 South State Street
Wednesday, March 12th 
1:00 to 4:00 pm

The game is designed to encourage fun and meaningful discussions among players about living and dying and what matters most to you if a serious or critical health problem occurs due to accident or illness. Come join us for what we expect to be a wonderfully engaging event. Every player who chooses to participate in research activities can receive up to $90 in gift cards. For everyone who participates there will be complimentary refreshments, lively conversations and information packets to take home. Anyone 18 and older can participate.

Contact Dianne Feltham at (502) 377-0046 for more information or to reserve a seat as seating is limited. Don’t delay, call or text today!

This research study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board, under federal regulations at Penn State Medical Center, IRB Protocol No. 14689, PI: Lauren J. Van Scoy, MD.

Humana Neighborhood Center 

March Virtual Calendar of Events 

To view the full calendar click HERE

CenterWell Events

The support you need for all aspects of your health—physical, mental and emotional—may be closer than you think. In fact, more support might be available right in your neighborhood. We want to help you address your whole-person health needs so you can live your life the way you want. You don’t have to be a Humana member to participate. All are welcome.

Outer Loop  

For more information or to RSVP call Seth at 502.918.0088

Recipe of the Month

Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

Upcoming Education & Events

Age-Friendly Louisville Workgroups

Housing:

1st Wednesday

Meeting:
March 5th

Location: Highlands/Shelby Park LFPL
1250 Bardstown Rd

Social Inclusion:

2nd Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
March 11th 

Location: Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Outdoor Enhancement: 

4th Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
March 25th 

Location: Edison Center 
701 W. Ormsby Ave

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IN-PERSON TRIAD Meeting

March 11th, 2025

 In-Person Networking 11:00am
Lunch 11:30am

Meeting 12:00-1:00pm

 LOCATION 

Our Mother of Sorrows Cafeteria

770 Eastern Parkway

Louisville, Ky 40217

Please RSVP HERE or Call 502.574.5092

Lunch Provided by:

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Booths, Giveaways, Door Prizes

Thursday, March 6th 
1:00-3:00pm EST

SW Regional Library 
9725 Dixie Hwy

Call 502.260.2183 for more information

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Social Security Office Hours

Legal Aid Society provides free walk-in legal assistance to unhoused clients at the St. John Center for Homeless Men who have issues with Social Security Disability. You don't need to make an appointment.

Wednesdays and Fridays 
8:30am-10:00am EST

St. John Center for Homeless Men 
700 E. Muhammad Ali

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Your Guide to Section 8

Topics of Conversation:
Landlord Information
HCV Program
Rental Process
Eligibility 
Affordable Housing
Rent Cafe

Thursday, March 6th 
5:30-6:30pm EST

Bon Air Library 
2816 Del Rio Place

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2025 Virtual Conference: Beyone Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA

March 11-12th 
10:00am-3:00pm PT

To Register, Click HERE

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Using the Law to Support Those You Love: The Essentials for Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Join us for an impactful seminar, Using the Law to Support Those You Love: The Essentials of Estate Planning and Asset Protection , led by Cameron M. Fathauer, a trusted estate planning and personal injury attorney licensed in Indiana and Kentucky. If you’re seeking to protect your family’s future and ensure your wishes are honored, this session is a must. Gain practical insights on safeguarding your assets from nursing homes and tax authorities, empowering the right people to manage your financial and healthcare needs, understanding the benefits and differences between wills and trusts, making informed end-of-life decisions, and ensuring a smooth transfer of property—all to provide lasting peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Wednesday, March 12th 
10:00-11:30am EST

Norton Healthcare-Brownsboro
Nichols Family Community Room 
4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd
Medical Plaza III, 4th floor

To Register, Call 502.559.3230 

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Come Twist & Shout with Harbor House

When: Saturday, March 15th 
What: 6:00-11:00pm Dinner, Presentations, Entertainment, and Live Auction!

Where: Marriott Downtown
280 W. Jefferson St.

Tickets: Single $150 or Table of 10 $1400

Click HERE to RSVP

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Brain Health Lunch & Learn

It's never too late to focus on brain health! in this interactive session, you will learn about the six pillars of brain health, strategies for supporting brain health, and hopefully be inspired by others.

Free Lunch included with completed registration

Monday, March 24th 
12:00-1:00pm EST

Goodwill Opportunity Center
2820 W. Broadway

To Register call 877.926.8300 or click HERE

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A Strength-Based Collaborative Approach to Inclusion for People with Disabilities

An interactive presentation on a strengths-based and collaborative model of inclusion lead by Jack McPadden, a Doctoral Student of Clinical Psychology at Spaulding. McPadden, who is completely blind, serves as an education and accessibility advocate.

Wednesday, March 26th 
6:00pm EST

McClure Academic Center
Spalding University
845 S. Third Street

To Register, Contact Chris Mattingly at 502.589.6620 or cmattingly@calky.org 

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Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

This multi-day conference is the premier aging conference that unites healthcare and social service professionals, industry members, academics, older adults, and caregivers who view aging as an opportunity.

Hear from leaders in the aging field, physicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, holistic practitioners, and many more, as they share stories and ideas on how to inspire, innovate, impact, investigate, and integrate the aging experience. With outstanding keynote speakers, continuing education and networking opportunities, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and over 30 presentations, this conference is not to be missed.

May 15-16th
Founders Union
UofL Shelby Campus

To Register Click HERE

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Alli Woosley
Aging Services Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government

Office of Social Services

The Edison Center
701 W Ormsby Ave Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40203

502.574.5092

allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

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