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Louisville Awards $132K in Scholarships to 11 JCPS Students
Solutions4h ago

Louisville Awards $132K in Scholarships to 11 JCPS Students

Eleven Louisville high school students just received life-changing scholarships worth $12,000 each for their academic excellence and community leadership. The awards mean less debt and more opportunities for students like Elliot Brooks, who says he's "ready to get out there."

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives
Acts of KindnessMar 4

Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives

The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Mystery Dog Leads Kentucky Police to Missing 3-Year-Old
Community HeroesFeb 18

Mystery Dog Leads Kentucky Police to Missing 3-Year-Old

When a 3-year-old boy vanished in Louisville, a stray dog appeared out of nowhere and guided Officer Josh Thompson straight to the child locked inside a car. The dog's identity remains unknown, but its instincts saved the day.

Good News Network2 min read
150 Cancer Survivors to Walk Churchill Downs Track
Community HeroesFeb 12

150 Cancer Survivors to Walk Churchill Downs Track

Cancer survivors and fighters will parade around Churchill Downs before the Kentucky Oaks race in a tradition that honors their courage. Submissions are open now through March 3 for anyone battling breast or ovarian cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Louisville Dog Leads Police to Missing 3-Year-Old Boy
Community HeroesFeb 11

Louisville Dog Leads Police to Missing 3-Year-Old Boy

A mysterious neighborhood dog appeared during a frantic search and guided officers directly to a missing toddler hiding in a vehicle. The child was found safe and immediately reunited with his family.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Louisville Rallies for 8-Year-Old Fighting Rare Disease
Acts of KindnessFeb 8

Louisville Rallies for 8-Year-Old Fighting Rare Disease

Hundreds gathered at a Louisville bowling alley to support Zoey Alford, an 8-year-old whose smile lights up every room despite her battle with a devastating rare disease. Her mother's mission to find a cure is inspiring a community to turn hope into action.

Google News - Disease Cure2 min read
Louisville's Free Tax Help Marks 25 Years, $11M Impact
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Louisville's Free Tax Help Marks 25 Years, $11M Impact

Volunteers in Louisville have prepared nearly 165,000 free tax returns since 2001, putting millions back into families' pockets. This year, 16 sites across the city will help residents earning up to $70,000 get their refunds faster.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Louisville Gets New Freezing Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
Health & WellnessJan 30

Louisville Gets New Freezing Treatment for Esophageal Cancer

A Louisville hospital is now offering a groundbreaking cryotherapy treatment that freezes away esophageal cancer cells with less pain and faster recovery than traditional options. The minimally invasive procedure is already changing what's possible for patients facing this challenging diagnosis.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Louisville Patrol Saves Lives on Streets During Deep Freeze
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Louisville Patrol Saves Lives on Streets During Deep Freeze

When temperatures plunged into the negatives, one mission's street team became a lifeline for people sleeping rough. Aaron Jones drives 20 blocks each morning, offering shelter, warmth, and hope to those who need it most.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read