According to the Coalition for the Homeless, nearly 11,000 individuals experienced homelessness in Jefferson County in 2023, an issue which has persisted and grown over the last several years.
The Community Care Campus will serve as a central location for unhoused residents to access emergency housing services, including a family shelter and permanent, affordable housing.
Volunteers of America Mid-States was selected to manage the campus, including the creation of a master plan, and to facilitate community engagement. We plan to relocate our headquarters (HQ) to this space with upwards of 75 employees.
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The Estimated Plans
Fundraising
Total Estimated Cost of Project
$58.4 Million
Investments
KY General Assembly & Louisville Metro Government: $22.5 Million
Low Income Housing Tax Credits: $19 Million
Raised to Date: $1.25 Million
Approximate Gap to Complete Project
$15.65 Million
Estimated Timeline
2024-2027
Identifying, meeting with, and requesting financial support from local foundations, corporate partners and individual donors.
2027
Completion of project.
Expected Outcomes
Individuals and Families
Up to 300 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 HQ, 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.
On Campus Services and Amenities
- 75 full-time employees at VOA’s headquarters
- Family Shelter
- Affordable Housing
- Transitional Housing for young adults
- Medical and Behavioral Health clinic
- Community gathering space
- Medical respite
- Possible coffee and food
- LMPD office and police activities league
- Social Enterprise
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