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Jan242023Mayor Greenberg, community partners announce free tax preparation services for eligible Louisville residentsMayor 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...
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Jan122023City's Housing and Urban Development Competitive Grant Applications Being AcceptedCDBG, ESG and HOPWA grants included On January 18, 2023, Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities seeking funding as sub-recipients to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants listed below for LMG fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30...
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Jan102023City announces opportunity to apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive GrantsGrants available to social services, arts and creative industry organizations, and youth-focused services Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications on January 18, 2023 from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities that contribute to the city's cultural, social, and economic vitality. These grants, which...
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Jan062023Crisis Component of LIHEAP begins January 9 to provide utility assistance for Louisville residentsEligible residents can also apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now accepting appointments for the annual Crisis Component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program assists income-eligible households in Jefferson County with home heating costs...
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Dec192022City expands financial counseling services for Louisville residents with disabilitiesLouisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) today announced a new collaboration with National Disability Institute (NDI) that provides expanded, free financial counseling opportunities for Louisville residents with disabilities and their families. RCS was one of two cities nationwide selected by NDI to participate in a new...
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Dec062022Park DuValle welcomes all to holiday festivities on Saturday, December 10Ujima Neighborhood Place is proud to join with partners in the local community to host the annual Park DuValle Holiday Festival this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The four-hour event takes place 2- 6 p.m. featuring fun and activities for all ages held at two sites in the Park DuValle neighborhood. The DuValle Education Center and Ujima Neighborhood...
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Nov042022More than 300 Retired and Senior Volunteers honored for service in LouisvilleThe work of more than 300 retired and senior volunteers in the Louisville area was honored today at a special event at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave. “Your Piece Matters” was the theme for the annual recognition of the Louisville Metro Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), highlighting the positive impact each individual makes. As part of...
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Nov042022LIHEAP Fall Subsidy begins November 7 to provide utility assistance for income-eligible residentsMSD Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) applications also available Today Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services began accepting appointments for the annual Fall Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which operates November 7 through December 16, 2022, or until funds are...
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Nov012022Mayor’s Week of Valor, including Veterans Day Parade, honors Louisville veterans and active-duty service membersMayor Fischer restarted the parade in 2011; later helped create Week of Valor Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) today announced the ninth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor – a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families. The 2022...
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Oct042022Neighborhood Place Annual Conference draws more than 300 participants to emphasize they are ‘Stronger Together’Mayor Greg Fischer joined more than 300 staff and representatives of the Neighborhood Place network today for an annual conference to celebrate Neighborhood Place accomplishments and explore new ideas for helping Louisville’s most vulnerable residents. The day-long training and team-building event, which included keynote presentations by DeVone...
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Sep302022Appointments can be scheduled for LIHEAP Fall Subsidy early registration for eligible residentsEligible residents can also apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Fall Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Monday, October 3, and end on October 31, or until appointments reach...