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Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins
601 W. Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1101
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Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000
Air Pollution: 574-6000
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574-4140
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Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377
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LMPD 2nd Division: 574-2478
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Anonymous Tipline: 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888
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    This is Monday November 24th at noon.
They are capping the number of attendees so please register as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
RFL: Data Center Coalition Meeting
This 1-hour meeting will bring together community organizations, researchers, advocates, and policy allies to share knowledge, align strategies, and build collective power around data center development and its environmental and social impacts.
This coalition is part of our broader effort to connect movements across North America, Latin America, and Europe/UK working at the intersection of data centers, environmental justice, and technology governance. We’re also very excited to connect with people and organizations across Africa, Asia, and Australia, and aim to expand these conversations globally! Future meetings will be held monthly, with a focus on training and skill-building sessions.
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 Photographed in the photo above: Olivia Bennett, Legislative Assistant to Democratic Caucus Chair and Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins of District 1 office
Metro Council Democratic Caucus host food drive benefiting Dare to Care to help combat the offset of SNAP benefits being seized for Month of November
https://www.wave3.com/2025/11/03/louisville-democratic-caucus-partners-with-dare-care-host-food-drive-cardinal-stadium/
https://www.wlky.com/article/metro-council-democratic-caucus-food-drive-benefiting-dare-care/69229511
As families around the Metro worry about putting food on the table following the SNAP benefits cut off, local organizations are coming together to help those affected. Among those assisting organizations is the Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus.
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 the Democratic Caucus held a drive-through food drive at Cardinal Stadium. They collected non-perishable food items, including canned chicken and tuna, shelf-stable milk, dried fruits, and other pantry staples, to help bridge the gap as the government shutdown continues to delay SNAP benefits. All food donated at the drive benefited the Dare to Care Food Bank, which lost part of its funding in March, resulting in less food coming in, while the need for assistance goes up.
“When benefits are reduced or cut, it’s our children, seniors, and working families who suffer most,” said Democratic Caucus Chair, Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (District 1). “No one in our city should go hungry. Therefore, I’m asking everyone who can to give — whether that’s a few cans, a few dollars, or a few hours of your time, anything helps - to help Dare to Care continue serving our neighbors in need.”
“The need right here in Louisville is about 16 million dollars a month for SNAP benefits, so that is an incredible amount of money,” said Louisville Metro Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell. “Even Dare to Care’s annual budget pales in comparison to that. So, I think everything that we are doing, I don’t know if it is putting a Band-Aid on the problem. It’s great to see the community stepping up, but there is a large gap that needs to be filled.”
Congressman Morgan McGarvey says that Congress set aside funds anticipating a shutdown but blames President Trump for those funds not being used. “Congress put the money there to feed kids in a time like this,” said McGarvey. “Of course, a lawsuit was filed, and a judge said that the administration has to spend it because that’s why Congress put it there. We need Trump and his administration to follow the law. By doing so, it makes sure the kids don’t go hungry.”
  
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November 7, 2025
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Media Advisory:
Councilwoman Hawkins Celebrates Opening of Option to Success New RISE Campus in Parkland
Grand opening scheduled for November 11th at 11 a.m.
Louisville, KY- November 7, 2025 —Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) invites the community to attend the grand opening of Option to Success RISE Campus at Parkland Plaza. Held on November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., community leaders, city officials, and representatives from partner organizations will give remarks.
The RISE Campus—which stands for Resilience, Independence, Success, and Empowerment—is a visionary community hub featuring 41 affordable housing units, a learning lab and library, mental health and wellness offices, daycare facilities, and laundry and resource spaces. The campus will provide housing and supportive services for females ages 18 to 28 who are aging out of care, recommitted to care, or system-impacted with or without children. Additionally, select units will be available for fathers who have custody of their daughters.
“I’m thrilled Option to Success is opening their RISE Campus at Parkland Plaza,” said Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1). “Their work is essential in providing wraparound services for those needing help. I also want to thank founder Kristy Flippins Barlett for her hard work in making this become a reality.”
Founded in 2012, Option to Success Inc. is a Louisville-based nonprofit organization providing mental-health, housing, and empowerment services to youth and families. Through its Residential Care Facility, Wise Woman Program, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Option to Success has built a trusted reputation for trauma-informed, person-centered care. With the addition of The RISE Campus, the organization expands its mission to create pathways for self-sufficiency, leadership, and generational success for women and fathers alike.
“The RISE Campus represents transformation in real time,” said Kristy Flippins Bartlett, Founder and CEO of Option to Success Inc. “It’s the physical manifestation of our mission to provide spaces where individuals and families can heal, rebuild, and thrive. This is about legacy, love, and community impact.”
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Where: 2757 Dumensil Street, Louisville, KY 40211
Who:
- Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins
- Tamika DeWalt, Founder of Parkland Business Development Association
- Betton or Dr. Cosby, Simmons College of Kentucky
- Kristy Flippins, Founder/CEO of Option to Success, Inc.
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 We have approved $65k in grocery gift cards to our neighbors in Jefferson County that need support and expect that number to grow quickly. We also increased our capacity today and are accepting and reviewing more applications to get these resources to households as soon as possible.
With that capacity shift, we’ve made a couple of changes to the process, which are updated with the suggested newsletter copy below.
UPDATED: Suggested Copy for your newsletters and social media:
Metro United Way’s Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund is offering prepaid grocery gift cards for SNAP-eligible households with children and seniors in Metro United Way’s service area, including Jefferson County.
To apply for grocery gift cards through the Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund, you must apply online.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Details:
- Applicants must show proof of SNAP eligibility and a government-issued photo ID. Details on eligibility requirements are available in the H2H FAQ.
- We are initially prioritizing households that expected to receive their SNAP benefits between November 1 – 7.
- Applications will open daily (M-F) at 8:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. and remain open until the limit for applications has been reached.
- Eligible recipients will receive gift card amounts varying from $200 - $350 depending on the size of the household.
If you do not qualify for the Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund, you can call or visit 211 for other food resources. For more information on this program, visit the Metro United Way website.
Please note: Metro United Way is processing a limited number of applications per day and working to increase the limit to provide resources to as many households as possible.
The I-65 Central Corridor Project is a multiyear project by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to replace and rehabilitate interstate bridges in a heavily traveled corridor of Interstate 65, between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard interchange in downtown Louisville. This stretch of I-65 supports some of Kentucky’s largest employers and important destinations, including UPS, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, the University of Louisville, and downtown businesses, organizations and healthcare providers.
The I-65 Central Corridor Project is focused on improving safety and preventing unplanned closures while adding decades of life to these structures. At least six bridges in the project area will be replaced or rehabilitated during the next three years.
For more information on the project, please visit https://i65centralcorridor.com/.
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