“The elderly shouldn’t be forgotten; they are precious.”

Did you know by 2030, one out of every five people will be over 65?

As our population ages, it underscores the importance of organizations like Little Sisters of the Poor, which provides not only shelter but a community for this vulnerable community. In this episode, Mother Mary Richard answers "How can the community care for the elderly?"

Like SVDP, Little Sisters of the Poor has a rich history and presence in Louisville that spans over 150 years. Mother Mary shares about the cultural challenges and changes to caring for the elderly poor, and creating a nurturing environment for its nearly 80 residents.

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In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we all experience some levels of stress. However, we often forget the holidays amplify the challenges that the unhoused may have.

In this episode, Amy Meredith, an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and cofounder and CEO of UP For Women and Children, answers "What is it like for the unhoused during the holidays?"

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Amy also offers insight into the unique issues unhoused women and the elderly face.

• Violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women
• 2 in 5 women account for Louisville’s unhoused population, yet there are only 94 shelter beds designated for women among the city’s emergency shelter
• 1 in 5 women experiencing homelessness in Louisville are over the age of 62

Amy's new book, "Where the Light Breaks Through," is available to purchase.

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Food insecurity was on the rise in our community before the government shutdown, and it isn't going away any time soon.

In this episode, Dare to Care President & CEO Vincent James talks about why that is, who an actual SNAP recipient is, their buying habits, navigating the latest government shutdown, and the community's response to feed those in need.

He gives an honest and helpful answer to our main question, "What are you seeing across our community as it pertains to food insecurity?"

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