Louisville Groups Get $4.5M for Family Homelessness

Ten Louisville organizations have received $4.5 million from the Bezos Day One Families Fund, with the funds distributed by the Coalition for the Homeless to combat family homelessness over the next four years. The grant will support rapid re-housing, shelter expansion, transitional housing, case management, and assistance with housing barriers for families in need. Recipients include agencies such as Catholic Charities, UP for Women & Children, and the Salvation Army, all working to ensure no family with children is left sleeping outside. Nearly 2,000 people in Louisville who accessed homeless services in 2024 were part of a family, underscoring the urgent need for support. The funding is intended to expand critical support programs and foster long-term stability for homeless families. Since 2018, the Bezos Day One Families Fund has provided approximately $750 million nationwide to address family homelessness.