Challenge Match – we are just $241,320 away!
We have an exciting opportunity to raise $1 million for Unity House!
Unity House, is a full-service emergency shelter with 29 units for families with children.
A generous anonymous donor has agreed to match every dollar raised between now and March 31, 2026 – up to $500,000. That means every contribution doubles in impact—and helps families find safety and stability faster.
Our Current Challenge Match Supporters
Al & Guy Campisano Family Trust
Anonymous
Ms. Ruth Atkins
AT&T
Baird Trust
Ms. Kristen Boone
Ms. Meredith Brown
Caudill Seed Company
Ms. Rebecca Fleischaker
Mr. Steve Gault
General Assembly
Gheens Foundation
Mr. Bill Hollander
Humana Foundation
James Graham Brown Foundation
Jewish Heritage Fund
Ms. Nana Lampton
Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana
Lift A Life Novak Family Foundation
Louisville Metro
Bob and Susan Means
Mildred V. Horn Foundation
Anonymous
PNC Foundation
Our Vision
Our Timeline
Renovations are underway at Unity House
Recent Highlights
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Individuals and Families
Up to 500 will experience less anxiety, have secure housing, health needs addressed, safety and food stability.
Neighborhood
Input in the planning process to ultimately develop a clean, professionally managed campus with VOA partner space, which will be engaged and responsible neighbors.
Community
Enhanced public safety, tourism, visitor and local engagement in Downtown Louisville.
Return on Investment Estimates
Fire: Cost savings of $12 million
- 12-15% of 2023 incidents involved interactions with the homeless population.
- Responded to 47,603 incidents in the Urban Services District in 2022. 5,500 – 7,000 were from the homeless population.
Solid Waste Management cost savings reduced to $200,000
In 2022, Louisville Metro spent $619,000 on solid waste removal. In 2023, reorganization reduced this expenditure but still cost the city $400,000.
Economic Impact
- Total adults in Louisville homeless population (2023) – 8,000 (rounding).
- Total individuals with one or more source of income reported– 3,000 (38%).
- Total with only earned income (reported) – 700 (9%).
- Other income sources include unemployment insurance, SSI, SSDI, VA, private disability, worker’s compensation, TANF, SS retirement, pension, child support, and alimony.
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