When we have strong households we are creating pathways out of poverty to prosperity which is a win for all of us. This builds a strong Greater Louisville region and ensures we are meeting needs, providing opportunities, and building futures for every person in every neighborhood.
14.9% of Kentucky’s population lives below the poverty line
7th poorest state in the country
42nd worst economy in the country
Louisville has the 5th highest percentage of population living in poverty in the country
There is a 12-year life expectancy gap between West and East Louisville
There is a waiting list for affordable housing in Louisville and the rate of annual rental increased has more than doubled from 2021 – present
Homelessness has increased by 41% from 2018 to 2021 in Louisville
4,837 students in our 7-county region (Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham counties in Kentucky; Clark, Floyd, Harrison counties in Indiana) were homeless at some point in the 2020-2021 school year
115,798, or 9.5% of individuals in our 7-county region are food insecure
The resources available in a neighborhood make a significant difference for the children who grow up there. On average, children who grow up in a neighborhood in the top 20% of resources can expect to earn 46% more in annual salary compared to children who grow up in the bottom 20% of neighborhoods
12.2% of Indiana’s population lives below the poverty line
20th highest poverty rate in the country
1 in 5 families in MUW’s 7-county region struggle to make ends meet
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans don’t have $400 to cover a minor emergency without having to borrow or sell a possession
There are huge disparities between average White and Black household wealth as well as discrepancies between White and Black homeownership rates
Sources: Zillow ZORI metric, Louisville Metro Housing, Coalition for the Homeless, Feeding America, Opportunity Atlas, MUW data analysis
We are working collaboratively to help individuals increase their earned income as well as expand access to resources for entrepreneurs that are underrepresented. We are also helping to meet urgent, basic needs like housing, transportation, food, and more.
Transforming neighborhoods from the inside out
Learn More2-1-1 is a free and confidential information and referral service that helps people face life challenges, often for the first time, by connecting them to the local resources they need. It’s available in over 100 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Learn MoreWe identify the most pressing issues in our community, and we harness the power of volunteers, like you, to provide solutions through service. Volunteers are vital to the strength of our community.
Learn MoreUnited Community is a coordinated care network of health, education, and social care providers.
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YALift! is a guaranteed income pilot program to empower young adults to forge their own path toward financial security.
Learn MoreStudies have proven a good night’s sleep is vital for a child’s ability to pay attention, learn and succeed in school. Build-a-Bed is a Metro United Way signature initiative primarily in our Southern Indiana region.
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Metro United Way is a key supporter of Align Southern Indiana, whose mission is to actively facilitate a shared regional process that will align resources, address needs and produce sustainable solutions resulting in our region achieving its potential as a best place to live, work and play.
Learn MoreAn innovative approach to creating pathways of poverty to prosperity by investing in Black entrepreneurs with financial and social capital.
Learn MoreOne way that Metro United Way helps individuals strengthen their families is through a partnership with the Siemer Institute; this program works to prevent family homelessness and reduce school mobility so that families gain financial security and their children can succeed in school.
Learn MoreThrough community partnerships, we have launched a housing pilot in Southern Indiana that will move individuals along the spectrum to becoming first-time homeowners and will inform on additional service needs and service gaps as they relate to sustainable housing.
More details to come!
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Bank On Louisville is a collaboration between financial institutions, community-based organizations and local government to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to be financially healthy.
It will take all of us working together to ensure every household in our community is strong. Join us and invest today.
