On this week’s program, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with one of Forward Radio’s nearest neighbors, Linette Lowe, Executive Director of Central Louisville Community Ministries, and President of the Association of Community Ministries. Community ministries have been around for more than 50 years, each working in their own neighborhoods to assist neighbors meet basic needs of food, clothing, emergency rent assistance, utilities, and hygiene products. Louisville has a unique history in terms of Community Ministries and they are needed now more than ever in the post-pandemic world!
Tune in to learn more about them on the heels of the recent Together Fest with Dawne Gee and A Recipe to End Hunger held to benefit the Association of Community Ministries; and the recent celebration of Community Ministries Day! Discover what Community Ministries do, how to access services, and how to support their work. Upcoming events include:
Coat Drive now until Oct 17 (Giveaway Oct. 22)
Community Meeting Oct. 16, 1pm Calvary Episcopal
Spooky Trivia Oct. 25 7-9 pm First Unitarian
Thanksgiving Turkey/ham adoptions and gift card drive Oct. 28-Nov. 18
Turkey/ham registrations Oct 28-Nov. 18 or when limit reached
Ongoing food drive
Ongoing clothing donations accepted
Ongoing funding donations accepted for utilities, housing, transportation, other needs
Learn more:
Central Louisville Community Ministries: http://CentralLouisvilleCM.org
Find your neighborhood Community Ministry in Louisville at http://LouisvilleMinistries.org
As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW!
Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org
The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com