I'll just talk a bit about the process. I'm not even quite sure why I'm reviewing this place!…read more First you'll sign up for an orientation of sorts. You'll meet in a group with around 10 people and go over a bunch of information about the program. They talk about what to expect, their goals, how they are funded, dos and don'ts, just a lot of information. It's about a 90 minute mostly power point presentation. I had expected a bit more of a Q&A and while you can ask questions it's mostly just a presentation of what to expect. While you're there (or later if you wish) you'll sign up for an interview where you come in and meet with their placement representative one on one. This person will gather information about you and help pick out a little who is right for you and you are right for him or her. She will ask a ton of questions about your life and friends and basically everything that makes you who you are. I was very surprised how in depth the interview is! It takes about an hour and a half to two hours. I won't spoil any of the questions in case they are supposed to be a surprise! Also I forgot to mention you'll bring some references to this interview as well as drivers license and proof of insurance. You'll also need to have a background check done. Nothing too surprising really. After that you just sit back and wait a few weeks for them to check your references and hopefully find a good match for you. Everyone I've had to deal with so far has been very nice and helpful and willing to answer questions. I'll hopefully update my review a bit when I'm further along in the process.

This organization is a fraud. They have an extreme need for volunteer mentors (who fund big /…read morelittle experiences on their own and don't receive any money from BBBS) but yet use their publicity to instead seek money rather than to recruit mentors. They then use the money on their salaries and to sponsor activities that, while nice, don't further to reduce the extreme mentor shortage. Just notice the next time you hear about this organization what it is affiliated with and it's normally an event that they are soliciting money at. They use their community resources to get event tickets and give to their "friends." When the organization is called out for their inefficiency, they tell you that they are taking your child off of their "non-existent" waiting list. Years of waiting... For nothing. Get a kid's hopes up by going to an orientation abt the program only to never call you again. Look elsewhere. I won't ever donate my money to this organization again. Your child is nothing but a statistic to them. Sad. Until I actually sought their mentoring services for my child, I had no idea what they were really like.

Love meetings at Community Foundation of Louisville. Their offices are beautiful. Parking is very…read moreeasy to find in the adjacent garage or at the Galt House which allows you access to walk inside to their offices. Great mission behind their work and they provide tremendous support for local nonprofits in our area to assist with raising awareness and money.

This is a fantastic organization. They are well-connected with hospitals and other community…read moreresource distribution centers. Not only do they ship medical supplies overseas, but they also give back locally. You can volunteer there to sort. They are dedicated to staying very organized. It is a great place to take a group for a community service project.

Reviewing a non-profit is difficult because I'm biased (in that I love volunteering in my free…read moretime= automatic 5 stars), but I will say that I am thoroughly impressed with SOS. They're organized, up-to-date, and communicate well with volunteers. No matter if it's your first time volunteering or a regular, everyone is kind and welcoming. I highly recommend coming to sort. You feel so productive and meet so many genuine people who want to help the community. I am grateful we have an organization like SOS here in Louisville and I can't wait to volunteer again!

Wow! If you don't know what Waterstep does, you've never been, go for a tour. The tour is targeting…read morepotential volunteers, but it is well worth the time and you might be moved to help out in one way or another. Waterstep is Louisville's own! They operate all Omer and impact the world, but they are ours. And they are a gem! You sign up in advance on their website (https://waterstep.org). As you'll find out they making saving lives an everyday thing. Lots of parking, street and parking lot. You go in, sign in, grab a lunch and sit down. Meet a few neighbors, and the the show starts. A few intros and a video. We also got to meet and speak with a kid from Haitian Children's Choir here in Louisville, who took time away from some recreational activities to learn about Waterstep equipment so he can bring the gift of clean water home to his community. After the video, you get the tour - the equipment is the star of this show. They have a very lean and efficient operation that is truly doing great things. Take the time and take the tour - well worth the time and you might be moved to donate time or money!!.

The mission of Waterstep is to save lives with safe water. They reach pockets of humanity in remote…read moreplaces that do not yet have a safe and reliable water source and they teach them how to provide for their communities themselves with innovative safe water and disinfecting appliances. Please support Waterstep, a worthy cause run by ethical people.

Like many my initial introduction to Kentucky Colonels was a reference to a certain fast food…read moreoutlet. (Yes he was a Kentucky Colonel - but so were Shirley Temple, Mother Teresa, Fred Astaire & John Glenn). The commission as a Colonel is a lifelong. Although I live out of state and was doing so when I was initially nominated, my affinity and identification with the Commonwealth of Kentucky has grown exponentially. Kentucky Colonels can be found on 6 of 7 continents and occasionally on the 7th. The HOKC is engaged with non-profits throughout the state and funds with grants or donations. You can donate to support their goals through tax deductible donations.

This is a super special place…read more Is there a problem in your community, and you don't know what to do about it? You might want to talk to your council rep. Or you might try dialing Metro 311. Or you might want to pick a bone with your neighborhood association. But if you still don't know where to look, or you're not sure how to be effective, you might consider these local government jedi masters. Center for Neighborhoods is a nonprofit that provides outreach and assistance to citizens and neighborhood associations in the city of Louisville. First and foremost, I have to tout their twice-a-year Neighborhood Institute program. It's a neighborhood leadership-education class that teaches Community Engagement 101, basic skills in learning to get things done in your neighborhood. It's totally free, funded out of their endowment and other grants, and it's soul-lifting. If you want to figure out a way to slow the speeding traffic on your block, or if you just want to rub elbows with a lot of other community-minded people, it's a wonderful experience. They do a lot of other stuff which you can learn about on their website, but the engagement class is really at the core of their mission. They don't want to promote their own agenda for impacting neighborhoods in the city. They want to empower the people in our communities to find their voices and have those voices heard. In an era when democracy feels more dysfunctional than ever, it's heartwarming to find those places in our communities that prioritize and promote the voices of the average citizen.

Center for Neighborhoods is an amazing non-profit organization that has a great team of people…read moreworking on neighborhood engagement, education and training, planning and design, and data and mapping. CFN works on building healthy, sustainable, safe and attractive neighborhoods through engaged, informed and committed neighbors. I have personally had an amazing experience working with different individuals through CFN on community projects. I have attended their Neighborhood Summit, assisted in planning and execution of their Better Block event, completed their Green Institute, and I am currently enrolled in their Neighborhood Institute. Through these programs I have gained so much knowledge about improving our city and the environment, as well as invaluable resources through education, networking, in-the-field experience, and projects. CFN has actively participated in neighborhood-based development & improvement projects for over forty (40) years. They are an extremely valuable resource to our community, and I count myself very lucky to have found myself involved with them. If you want to work to make your community a better place, CFN is a great organization to collaborate with! I highly suggest that you become involved!

As a sustaining member for eight years or so, you could say that I'm smitten with Louisville Public…read moreMedia. I've also been hearing everything about the pledge drive all week. And since I already give to LPM, I thought I could perhaps show my appreciation in another way, by penning this review. Plus I've been hearing about the pledge drive because I listen to LPM's stations -- specifically 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville and 89.3 WFPL News Louisville -- several times a day. When I'm in the shower, getting ready to go out, driving around town and working at my desk, I either have the radio on one of these stations or am streaming via the LPM app. I love that on WFPK I discover new music and develop a deeper appreciation for music that I may not have given a full listen to before. Kyle Meredith, John Timmons and Laura Shine, in particular, always curate a great mix of songs. And Duke Meyer, via "Relics," makes me fall deeper in love with classics. WFPK also hosts great "Live Lunch" segments that I've been lucky to attend in studio. The Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore Live Lunch is still one of my favorites. Plus they put on Waterfront Wednesday -- a summer event staple in Louisville. And when I want to learn more about the world around me, I tune into WFPL. I love the shows -- local and national -- that I find on this station, and especially so because they usually take an intelligent, deeper dive into current issues. And on weekends, I'm always eager to listen to "This American Life," "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," "Ask Me Another" and more. Plus its Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting has shown light on several stories that may not have been covered otherwise. I lived for a short while outside of Louisville, and that made me love LPM even more. Louisville is lucky to have such a resource on its airwaves. I will continue to be a sustaining member for years to come.

Louisville Public Media is a gem for our city! My husband has been a fan of their news and regular…read moreprograms for years, often supporting them during the annual pledge drives. After he drove my car, I noticed 89.3 was saves to one of my pre-set buttons and now I'm hooked. The stories shared are current, thorough, unique and interesting. I appreciate the sound bites from people interviewed on the topic which really holds your attention. Live shows are aired from various cities and at times, Louisville is a spot visited. I once took my husband to a show and left surprised at how much I enjoyed seeing the people in person - even funnier than hearing the banter on the radio. Take a break from repetitive music and dial in to this great station and organization. You will not be able to ignore their passion for bringing news to the masses.

Everyday weekday, a little bus cruzes around Shepherdsville and assembles the greatest force of…read morewisdom and experience money can't buy- the 60+'s! Each week, this gaggle of geriatric greatness gets together to drink coffee and have a great time. I spoke with this group recently in order to provide them information about how to avoid adverse drug events (since their maintenance med list can extend greater than 10 meds on average) and they were grateful to say the least. I was really impressed with the activities coordinators as well while I was there. The center includes a pool table, a workout facility and a kitchen. They provide the "club members" as they like to call themselves with free lunch on the days that they attend. It's a wonderful community feature. Your entry fee? No fangled-fees here! The only requirement is being greater than age 60. Guess I'll have to keep presenting to them to get to hang out.