Celebrating Diversity, Fostering Inclusion
According to the Coalition for the Homeless, all homeless shelters have an immediate need for cleaning supplies and cash to help handle the emergency.
Agencies are listed here: https://louhomeless.org/who-we-are/members/
If you can bring supplies, please call ahead to arrange drop off, and plan to leave the supplies outside.
The Humane Society remains open and has an URGENT need for people to adopt pets. They also need supplies donated. Visit their website for more information.
With the closure of bars and restaurants, many service employees are without income
Donate to support the community ministries delivering direct emergency assistance
Several people are organizing sites to share information and match people in need with potential helpers.
Black Lives Matter has put together a VERY comprehensive page with lots and lots of information: Black Lives Matter mutual aid page
Louisville COVID-19 matches people who are seniors or immune compromised, with young and healthy people who can do their shopping or otherwise help. Louisville COVID-19 Match
The 13 Community Ministries that serve Louisville are in need of volunteers. Sign up here.
Needs volunteers on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays during the day to operate shelter. Contact Andrea Scott at andrea@uplouisville.org
Need for 3 or more volunteers to help out in their food pantry in Shelby Park/Smoketown on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm. To help out, contact Donna Young at dyoung@svdplou.org or 301-8688.
