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KNOW Homelessness is an ambitious campaign inspiring change in our understanding of homelessness and its effects in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Joined January 2020
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“People have come back to us and said that Samaritan has played a life-changing part in their journey out of homelessness,”- Christopher Sun of Samaritan. @youaresamaritan app allows users to give money to homeless residents buff.ly/3rJKU50
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"It is called the Samaritan app. It allows those who are unhoused to set up a profile, share their story and barriers they face, and lets people donate money directly to them." buff.ly/3VcoVRT
"A new mobile app is being launched in the Louisville area that aims to help support those impacted by homelessness." buff.ly/3TcX424
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We are super excited to partner with @youaresamaritan and @AcsVentures to bring a new community app to Louisville. Learn more about how you can take action and help individuals without a home with social and financial support: buff.ly/3SZOrbC #Homelessness
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Now that you know, what will you do? Learn how you can make a difference here. buff.ly/3wOQkMG
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Let's make the issue of homelessness more visible. Don't pass up the chance to join the conversation. Learn more at buff.ly/3wOQkMG. #knowhomelessness
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Something as minor as a car accident, a health emergency, or change in employment can cause homelessness. It can happen to anyone. #knowhomelessness youtube.com/watch?v=GZKaL3u6…
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It's time to learn more about the systemic issues that cause homelessness and to share information that dispels stigmas, myths, and stereotypes. Let's make the issue visible. Let's make it knowable. Because knowing is caring. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3fOQZb5
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It's time to take action. Donate, volunteer, and speak up. Use your resources and do what you can to help erase the stigmas surrounding homelessness in our community and around the world. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3jfvouG
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Did you know? One-third of people experiencing homelessness are families with children. Knowing is empathizing. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3d3ilY8
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Every voice can be an ally for change. Share what you KNOW. For a full list of our service partners and information about how you can support them, visit knowhomelessness.com. #knowhomelessness
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The reality of this staggering number came to light last spring. About 26,000 individuals in Louisville might be facing eviction at the end of this year due to COVID-19. Homelessness can happen to anyone. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3jfvouG
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Share what you KNOW and help spread facts over myths. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3zYcbDS
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The more we know, the more we can act. Let your knowledge inspire action; learn more at knowhomelessness.com. #knowhomelessness
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Eviction and homelessness are directly connected. In 2020, as many as 26,000 renters in Louisville were at risk of homelessness due to eviction. To know is to care. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3fOQZb5
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It's never been easier to start a conversation, but today's the last day we're serving up facts at your local coffee shop. To continue learning more and hearing stories of those impacted by homelessness, visit knowhomelessness.com.
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Marcus's focus on education provided him hope, despite attending high school while living in a homeless shelter. Many students face similar situations and hide the truth from teachers and classmates. Watch as Marcus sheds light on the issue. youtube.com/watch?v=sIjnhte4…
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For many, leaving is the safest option. To know is to empathize. #knowhomelessness buff.ly/3fOQZb5
"When we got evicted, it was a shock to all of us. It can happen to anyone." From facing eviction with his family to pursuing a doctorate, Marcus refused to let his situation define his limitations. Meet Marcus at buff.ly/3heXOCr. #knowhomelessness
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Louisville's eviction rate is 4.82%: 3x higher than New York City and 2x the national average. #knowhomelessness youtube.com/watch?v=O1fvoQXV…
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