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May 24 2019 LIHEAP program improvements lead to increase in number of low-income households assisted
Resilience and Community Services and Office of Performance Improvement & Innovation create improvements to increase program efficiency and accessibility +
May 6 2019 Empowerment and Career Fair Day at the Nia Center on May 9

Louisvillians hoping to find a fresh start, help with finances, or a new career direction will find a wealth of opportunities at the “Be Empowered at the Nia” event on Thursday, May 9. The event will be held at the Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
May 1 2019 Neighborhood Place partners host a Women’s Empowerment Group, the BB&T Bank Bus and more

Each month, Neighborhood Place partners sponsor numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family.  Activities in May include a free, eight-week Women’s Empowerment Group, the BB&T Bank Bus which provides free credit report and other financial services, the “Eat This Not That” workshop, and much more. To get more details about these offerings, please refer to the list below.
Apr 29 2019 Women’s empowerment series stresses building support, healthy relationships

Women of all ages are invited to a free, eight-week series focusing on educating and empowering women by building knowledge and skills in multiple areas.  Starting Monday, May 6, 2019, the “Women’s Empowerment Group” will feature practical tips on weekly topics including relationships, parenting, mental and physical health, education, employment, and finances.
Mar 1 2019 Neighborhood Place partners host the Fifth Third E-Bus, a summer resource fair for youth and much more in March

Neighborhood Place partners have planned numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family in March. Activities include the Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile, a prom dress giveaway, a summer opportunities resource fair, a mindfulness workshop and much more. To learn more about these offerings, please refer to the list below.
Feb 1 2019 Neighborhood Place partners host a Healthy Living Club, a Healthy Journey for Two and more

Neighborhood Place partners provide several opportunities to benefit your health including a Healthy Living Club, an educational baby shower, a Freedom from Smoking Class and much more. To learn more about these offerings, please refer to the list below.
Jan 4 2019 City's HUD Grant Applications Being Accepted

CDBG, ESG and HOPWA grants included

Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is now accepting applications from local non-profits for programs or activities funded by the following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants for LMG fiscal year 2020. (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020).

HUD-Funded Grants:
Jan 4 2019 City announces opportunity to apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive Grants

Grants available to social services and arts and creative industry organizations

Louisville Metro Government today announced the process to apply for the External Agency Fund for FY20 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020). These grants funded through the city’s general fund are awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.
Jan 4 2019 Neighborhood Place partners host Energy Management Workshops, a Health Living Club and more

Neighborhood Place partners offer a variety of workshops and services in January including two Energy Management Workshops, a Healthy Living Club, an opportunity to learn about the need for foster parents and much more. To learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below.

Jan. 7, 8, 14 and 17 Passport Health Care Community Engagement at multiple locations 
Jan 3 2019 Crisis Component of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Begins Jan. 7
Residents with a past due amount on a current utility bill may apply for services

The annual program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services will begin on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
Dec 10 2018 Living Room Program Opens to Public, Expands Services

Diversion program for mental health and substance use disorder celebrates first year of operation

 

LOUISVILLE, KY – One year after its start as a pilot program limited to two Louisville Metro Police divisions, the Living Room program is now open to the public.
Nov 2 2018 Neighborhood Place Partners celebrate 25th anniversary and annual Magnificent Taste

Neighborhood Place partners offer valuable workshops and services  each month like car seat safety checks, educational baby showers and a healthy living club.  The month of November features two special events including the 25th anniversary celebration of First Neighborhood Place and the annual Magnificent Taste which assists needy families during the  holidays.  To learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below.
Nov 1 2018 Subsidy Component of LIHEAP Begins Nov. 5
Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance

The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills begins on Nov. 5, 2018.
Oct 2 2018 Neighborhood Place hosts three Halloween events, Medicare enrollment info and more

Neighborhood Place partners have organized three family-friendly events for Halloween as well as several valuable services and resources in October including a “Freedom from Smoking” series, an outreach by Medicare/Medicaid plan representatives, the next edition in the “Addiction 101” series and much more.To learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below.
Sep 26 2018 Appointments can be scheduled for early LIHEAP registration for elderly or disabled individuals

Automated system now open to schedule appointments in advance

LOUISVILLE, KY (September 26,2018) - Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October. 3, and end on October 31.