Jul 15 Local News KIPDA to Lobby for Aging Care Funding A local agency for aging and independent living will be in Washington next week to lobby legislators in the hope of preserving the federal budget for aging care programs. The Social Services Division of the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency provides assistance to disabled persons of all ages as well as the elderly, and […] By Dalton Main Jul 15 Local News KIPDA to Lobby for Aging Care Funding Dalton Main
Jun 11 Arts and Culture AmeriCorps Set to Expand in Kentucky, Indiana By Elizabeth Kramer Kentucky will get more AmeriCorps workers as part of the program’s national expansion. The federal government awarded more than $230 in grant money to states this week to expand AmeriCorps, a service program with hundreds of members already working in Kentucky. The expansion includes $2.8 million for service projects throughout the state […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 11 Arts and Culture AmeriCorps Set to Expand in Kentucky, Indiana Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 30 State of Affairs Racial Bias in Services to Children & Families Racial bias seems to be present in all professions and all walks of life. But what if you encounter racial bias at the one place you need the most? Every day children and families seek social services for help with their lives. They put their trust in individuals and organizations that are supposed to provide assistance based on need, not race. But humans are in charge, and with humans comes bias, both conscious and unconscious. And individual bias can lead to institutional bias with minorities disproportionately represented, or treated differently from white people. Join us on Monday when we talk about racial bias in services to children and families and learn how to combat this problem. Listen to the Show Related Links: Join the Conversation Racism: The Challenge for Social Workers Racial Bias to Blame for Foster Care Disparity? By Laura Ellis Apr 30 State of Affairs Racial Bias in Services to Children & Families Laura Ellis
Mar 8 Arts and Culture Metro United Ways Falls a Bit Short of Campaign Goal The Metro United Way announced the results of its current campaign today. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. This year’s campaign collected just over $27 million, falling short of Metro United Way’s goal of raising as much as last year’s campaign — $28.5 million. President and CEO Joe Tolan says the economy was a huge factor, with […] By Elizabeth Kramer Mar 8 Arts and Culture Metro United Ways Falls a Bit Short of Campaign Goal Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 10 Local News Louisville Stimulus Money Used to Direct People to Social Services A program being run by Louisville Metro government partially through stimulus funds is helping people who may find themselves in need because of the recession. A growing number of previously middle-income families are seeking social services because of the loss of a job or home. The program is called “Through Any Door” and is run […] By Stephanie Crosby Feb 10 Local News Louisville Stimulus Money Used to Direct People to Social Services Stephanie Crosby
Nov 30 Arts and Culture Metro United Way Holds Rally to Reenergize Campaign Although the Louisville Metro United Way’s annual fundraising campaign doesn’t wrap up until February, it’s holding a pep rally tomorrow to spur giving. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. The rally starts at 7:45 a.m. on the Old Male High School campus on Brook Street. United Way president and CEO Joe Tolan says it’s a way to […] By Elizabeth Kramer Nov 30 Arts and Culture Metro United Way Holds Rally to Reenergize Campaign Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 16 Arts and Culture Study Reviews "Faith-Based Initiatives" A new study says questions about hiring practices undermined President George W. Bush’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The report — Taking Stock: The Bush Faith-Based Initiative and What Lies Ahead— from the Rockefeller Institute of Government found Bush’s policy goals were never fully realized because of doubts in Congress and […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 16 Arts and Culture Study Reviews "Faith-Based Initiatives" Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 22 Arts and Culture More People Calling United Way for Help As the economy worsens, Metro United Way has more calls from people in need. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Glen Powell manages the calls that come into Metro United Way on its 2 – 1 – 1 telephone line. Since setting up the free calling line two years ago, the agency has used it to […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 22 Arts and Culture More People Calling United Way for Help Elizabeth Kramer