We just want to be safe, we want to be warm : Homeless look for shelter during Louisville winter storm
While some shelters have bed available as Louisville Metro activates Operation White Flag, advocates say the problem is some do not want to go to shelters. Author: Heather Fountaine (WHAS 11) Published: 6:16 PM EST February 15, 2021 Updated: 9:37 PM EST February 16, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Homeless outreach groups were hustling to find people places to stay Monday as dozens of homeless folks crowded on the corner of Jackson Street and Jefferson Street.
Freezing temperatures hit Louisville Metro this week, along with inches of snow. Jeff Gill with Hip Hop Cares said he helped several folks find a warm place to sleep.
Metro health department and area shelters working together on plans to vaccinate homeless Share Updated: 6:02 PM EST Feb 2, 2021
Metro health department and area shelters working together on plans to vaccinate homeless Share Updated: 6:02 PM EST Feb 2, 2021
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Show Transcript GLADYS: FOR THE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS IN LOUISVILLE, COVID-19 PRESENTS ANOTHER CHALLENGE IN AN ALREADY DIFFICULT SITUATION. THEY’RE SCARED. A LOT OF THEM ARE VERY ANXIO ABOUT THE VIRUS. GLADYS: THE DOORS OF WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION HAVE REMAINED OPEN DURING THE PANDEMIC, BUT AFTER A COVID OUTBREAK AT THE FACILITY IN DECEMBER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER NINA MOSELEY TELLS ME A SPEEDY VACCINATION PROCESS IS CRITICAL. WHENEVER WE GET THE VACCINATIONS FOR OUR POPULATION, IT WON’T BE A MINUTE TOO SOON. GLADYS: WE ASKED LOUISVILLE METRO HEALTH OFFICIALS WHAT PLANS TO VACCINATE THE HOMELESS DURING PHASE 1-C LOOK LIKE. LOTS OF LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES WITH IT. THE V