A recent opinion piece in the Washington Post and similar analyses highlight that proposed budget cuts from the Trump administration could disproportionately impact "taker states" like Kentucky. The state receives a significant portion of its budget from federal funding, particularly for programs like Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These potential cuts could have a direct and substantial effect on women and children in Louisville and across Kentucky, impacting social services, education, and healthcare. The article and related reports suggest these policies are causing anxiety and could negatively affect the state's most vulnerable populations.

en local agencies in Louisville are receiving $4.5 million in funding from the Bezos Day 1 Families grant, distributed by the Coalition for the Homeless. The money will be used to combat family homelessness by funding programs like rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and family shelter expansion. The grants come at a crucial time, as many of Louisville's family shelters have been full for months, forcing families to sleep in unsafe places. The Coalition for the Homeless, which received a $5 million grant in November 2024, planned and allocated the funds to help agencies like the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, and Volunteers of America.

Ten Louisville-area organizations have received a combined $4.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to combat family homelessness over the next four years. The funding will support various initiatives, including rapid re-housing, expanding family shelters, transitional housing, and case management. It will also help with housing barrier assistance for families. The grant aims to provide comprehensive support for families, who made up nearly 2,000 of those who received homeless services in Louisville in 2024.goes here

Louisville's "UP for Women and Children" nonprofit is marking its 7th anniversary, celebrating years of dedicated service to women and children experiencing homelessness. As Louisville's first women's-only day shelter, UP for Women and Children provides a safe space and comprehensive services, including access to mailing addresses, computers, food, showers, and support for children's education and daycare. Since opening its doors in 2018, the organization has significantly impacted the community by helping thousands of women and children achieve self-sufficiency and break the cycle of homelessness.

No worries! Here’s the clip and here’s the caption, “Our very own Executive Director, Amy, was featured on a podcast!

Hear her powerful story and how UP for Women and Children came to life through her vision, passion, and heart for helping others.

Thank you, Renegade Ventures Podcast!

 Holding the Line shares the real work behind sustaining mission, protecting people, navigating policy, and building organizational stability in an ever-shifting landscape. Local Louisville Nonprofits Discuss Funding Challenges and what actions they are taking to face these challenges.

Tragically, several of our unhoused neighbors lost their lives to hyperthermia this week, with many others suffering from severe frostbite. These losses are a stark reminder of the life-threatening dangers of extreme cold for those without shelter. Learn more about the impact and the urgent need for solutions.

Bringing the Network Together

Transforming the trauma of homelessness into windows of opportunity. Read our 2025 NWSN National Conference Recap.

Christ Church Cathedral on South 2nd Street is joining a pilot program called Room in the Inn, which provides shelter and warm meals for homeless individuals at churches during the winter months. Starting Monday, the cathedral will shelter 15 women and children each night. Over the next two months, the program will offer nearly 800 beds.

Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky, has launched "Room in the Inn," a new winter shelter program providing overnight accommodations for women and children experiencing homelessness. Modeled after successful ministries nationwide, this pilot program, which began in January, offers a safe space, warm meals, and vital support services to address the growing need for shelter in the community. The initiative collaborates with local service providers like UP for Women and Children and relies on volunteers from various faith communities.

Kentucky House bill 100 was introduced to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in Kentucky to order a birth certificate free of charge through organizations like UP. Access to a birth certificate is crucial for securing housing, employment, education, and healthcare services. UP helped advocate for this crucial change in the legislature to help continue breaking down barriers individuals face when experiencing homelessness.

WDRB — Uniting Partners for Women and Children provides a day shelter and support services.

Mark your calendar to join us for our SIXTH annual UPlift on September 14th, 2024 at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza 830 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209. This gorgeous venue will be complete with hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, silent and live auction.

UPlift will unite the voices and stories of the women we serve, share the impact of our mission, and highlight the community partnerships that allow us to make a difference every day. Through a photography exhibit of empowered women, silent & live auction, and a gallery display from the voices of some of our clients, we will tell their stories and ours.

Tickets on sale now!

Deanna Keal, Development Director at UP, speaks with Dawne Gee about our 6th Anniversary and Uplift 2024.

As we embark on our 6 year anniversary, we are excited to open our doors and invite you to join us at UP in celebration of 6 year of operations. 

You have played a such an imperative role in our success! We are thrilled to be able to offer tours of our space and highlight the incredible work that is being done at UP to carry out our mission. 

We cannot thank you enough for your support through the last 6 years and look forward to celebrating with you on July 19th.

"UP For Women in Louisville helping abused, trafficked women find independence"

Thank you WLKY for sitting down with our Executive Director, Amy Meredith and Development Director Deanna Keal to talk all about UP and what 2024 holds for us!

UP For Women has a couple of big events coming up this year.

First, in July, UP will be holding its six-year anniversary party complete with tours of its facilities, a warm meal and celebration for families.

On Sept. 14 at the Crowne Plaza, we will be holding our annual UPlift! event.

See the video for more information.

Congratulations to Co-founder and Executive Director Amy Meredith for your nomination for Today’s Woman Most Admired Woman Award in Community and Sisterhood! VOTING ENDS APRIL 30.

Congratulations to UP Board Development Chair April Zik for your nomination for Today’s Woman Most Admired Woman Award in Nonprofit Leadership! VOTING ENDS APRIL 30.

“UP for Women and Children expanding in 2024 after seeing increase in need last year”

Thank you WLKY for sitting down with our Executive Director, Amy Meredith, to talk all about UP and what 2024 holds for us!

Thank you to WDRB for sitting down with our Executive Director, Amy Meredith, to discuss how we are looking to expand our services and more!

UP is incredibly honored to be the recipient of the Impact 100 Louisville $100,000 grant! Over 100 people applied, and we were one of the five winners!

This grant will enable us to continue expanding our services for the continually increasing numbers of women and children experiencing homelessness! In a community with so many passionate nonprofits providing incredible services, we are so grateful to be chosen and we cannot wait to see what the future holds.

Our founder and Executive Director, Amy Meredith, was a recipient of the Nonprofit Visionary Leader Award from Louisville Business First!

You're invited for an open house, tours, and light refreshments as we celebrate the 7th year anniversary of UP!

We can’t wait to welcome you to UPlift 2025 and embark on this incredible journey together. Get ready to be inspired, connect, and elevate your potential!Description goes here

Giving Tuesday was a huge success! With the support of our community, we were able to stock up on essential items for the winter time. Thank you from UP!

Save the date! Give for Good Louisville is this Thursday, September 14th! Join us online for the biggest day of giving in Louisville and show your support for UP. Every dollar counts towards helping us reach our goal of $7,500!

For the first time, our Executive Director, Amy Meredith, will be attending the National Women’s Shelter Network Conference. We are so excited for the opportunity to connect with representatives from other women’s shelters across the country!

UPLift 2023 was a night to remember! For the first time we hosted at the Frazier History Museum, and even had a cocktail hour before our program started. Over 300 people were in attendance as we had the opportunity to share our story, progress, and goals for the year. This year in addition to our bourbon and wine pull and auctions, we also introduced a raffle that was a huge success! 

On Friday, July 14th, UP celebrated our 5 year anniversary!  We were thrilled to partner with Kroger to help us throw a birthday party for our clients that included lunch and birthday treats. We also, for the very first time opened our doors to our supporters during operating hours.  This allowed those who joined us  to see our amazing team working on our mission to break the barriers to help women, children and marginalized genders leave homelessness for good. 

30 Guests with $30. Help us be a solution for homeless women and children in Louisville!