Jewish Family and Career Services (JFCS) of Louisville is a multiservice nonprofit organization that has provided one AFI grant since 2009, with the objective of meeting the needs of immigrants.
JFCS of Louisville emphasizes homeownership, postsecondary education, and business capitalization, with the goal of empowering residents to make positive changes in both their lives and communities. This grantee has been successful in teaching community members about the benefits of savings and credit repair.
Partners
JFCS partners with Making Connections Louisville, Fifth Third Bank, Republic Bank & Trust, BB&T, U.S. Bank, Housing Partnership, Inc., Community Ventures Corporation, Kentuckiana Works, and Kentuckiana College Access Center to provide training and career counseling.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Making Connections Network Savings Program
Highlights/Outcomes
25 IDAs have been opened.
21 participants have received financial education.
$28,403 saved by participants.
13 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$46,999
Total Non-Federal Support: $46,999
Focus Population
JFCS targets eligible participants in four Louisville, KY neighborhoods: California, Phoenix Hill, Shelby Park, and Smoketown.
Contact
Jewish Family & Career Services of Louisville
2821 Klempner Way Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-3641 www.jfcslouisville.org
