Louisville Area Resources
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Counties include: Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Bullitt |
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Aging |
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KIPDA Area Agency on Aging 
Coordinate services for elders in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble Counties
ElderServe
Resources and links for the elderly
Catholic Charities - Senior Services
Information and referral service to assist seniors with housing, homecare, obtaining prescription drug assistance, eligibility screening for Medicare assistance and most other senior social concerns
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Clothing |
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Clothe-A-Child, Inc.
Provides clothing to children four to eighteen years old
Sister Visitor Center
Emergency assistance program for basic human needs, including: food, clothes, rent, utilities, medicine, and furniture
Dress for Success
A non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life
Operation Care Kentucky
Provides basic necessities such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., along with clothing and essential household items based upon the need of the family
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Education |
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Project A.C.H.I.E.V.E.
Education and employment program that offers an employer-driven, job-specific training in office technology
Graduate! Greater Louisville
Community-wide initiative committed to connecting people with educational opportunities, from GED to PhD
Project Women
Financial assistance for women to pay for their classes and books
Metropolitan College
Partnership among Jefferson Community and Technical College, the University of Louisville and UPS that provides Kentucky residents access to a tuition-free post-secondary education and outstanding employment opportunities
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Employment |
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Kentuckiana Works
Provides education, training and employment services
Metropolitan College
Partnership among Jefferson Community and Technical College, the University of Louisville and UPS that provides Kentucky residents access to a tuition-free post-secondary education and outstanding employment opportunities
Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership
Provides a variety of services and programs for low-income residents
TARC Job Hunter Bus
Provides pre-planned transportation to groups of twenty or more potential employees to job fairs throughout the metro area
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Financial Assistance |
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Provides a variety of services to promote self-sufficiency and independent living to individuals over 60 years of age, low-income and at-risk families
Provides a variety of programs to enhance the quality of life of participants in Henry, Oldham and Trimble Counties
Catholic Charities
Emergency assistance with most of the basic human needs: food, clothes, assistance with rent, utilities, medicine, furniture, etc
Operation Care Kentucky
A Christian ministry that seeks to provide for the physical, spiritual, emotional,and social well-being of people in need
Metro United Way
Find agencies who provide a wide range of services to help meet basic human needs
Louisville Emergency Assistance
The emergency assistance program assists households that meet income and crisis criteria. Assistance is provided in the basic areas of shelter and utilities Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership
Provides a variety of services and programs for low-income residents
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Food |
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Sister Visitor Center
An emergency assistance program that provides assistance with most of the basic human needs: food, clothes, assistance with rent, utilities, medicine, furniture, etc
Metro United Way
Find agencies who provide a wide range of services to help meet basic human needs
Dare to Care Food Bank
These neighborhood centers use the food to supply a four-to-seven day food box based on need
Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership
Provides a variety of services and programs for low-income residents
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Health and Wellness |
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Louisville Health Clinics
Provides preventative health services and health education to community members regardless of their residency status or ability to pay
Operation Care Kentucky
A Christian ministry that seeks to provide for the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of people in need
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center/Easter Seals of Louisville
Services for adults and children: Pediatric Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy Services, Childcare and Audiology; Financial assistance is available
Names and phone numbers of community resources in Louisville
Metro United Way
Find agencies who provide a wide range of services to help meet basic human needs
Seven Counties Services
A community mental health center serving Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble Counties in Kentucky
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Housing |
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Volunteers of America
Provides quality, affordable housing for low and moderate income households
Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership
Provides a variety of services and programs for low-income residents
Serving the core counties of Bullitt, Shelby and Spencer Counties with some services provided in Henry, Oldham and Trimble counties
Provides a variety of programs to enhance the quality of life of participants in Henry, Oldham and Trimble Counties
Shelters
Serving homeless persons in Metro Louisville
St. Vincent de Paul
Provides emergency and transitional shelter to thousands who are trying to break the cycle of homelessness as well as drug and alcohol abuse
Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
Resources for ownership, renters, homebuyers and home sellers
New Direction Housing Corp.
Helps people find, secure and maintain their homes
St. John Center
Serving homeless men
Louisville Metro Housing Authority
Provides housing assistance and family self-sufficiency programs
Metro United Way
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Prescription Assistance |
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance
A national program to help people of all ages get medications they need through patient assistance programs
RX Outreach
Easy and affordable way for people of all ages who qualify financially to get the medications they need
Wal-Mart Generic Drug Program
Wal-Mart offers over 300 medications that are available for $4 per prescription
Metro United Way
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Transportation |
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Medical Transportation
Transportation assistance for Medicaid recipients
Metro United Way
Find agencies who provide a wide range of services to help meet basic human needs
Ticket to Ride
Helps organize car and vanpools
Transit Authority of River City
The major pubic transportation provider for Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Counties
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