Wesley House is celebrating 105-years of service. It offers a variety
of programs to Metro Louisville residents in the Lynnview,
Newburg, and Okolona neighborhoods. Historically, Wesley House
served the Butchertown and Phoenix neighborhoods until Community
Revitalization necessitated a move to another service area.
Early Childhood Education
WesKids Childcare Center provides safe affordable and quality childcare to
children six weeks to 12 years of age. The center's philosophy is
that young children learn through play and interaction with adults and
peers. Young children need to touch, manipulate and experiment
with things and interact with supportive adults. The center's
hands-on approach prepares children for future educational challenges
and builds a foundation for more abstract learning. Parental
involvement is and important aspect of the program.
Youth Services
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The Youth Brigade Academy is designed to break the cycle of poverty and
stereotypes of at risk youth. It works to strengthen and solidity
ties to both the family and community. Staffs work to establish
and develop trust among participants while instilling morals values and
ethical standards. Youth are empowered to achieve goals by using
comprehensive methods such as Every 1 Reads, tutoring, health and
fitness training and computer education. Arts integrated programs
such as dance, music and visual arts are also utilized.
Louisville Works
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Louisville
Works is designed to help low-income individuals become economically
stable and competitive in the job market and or pursue higher education
degrees and or technical skills. The first phase instructs
students in job readiness skills and Microsoft Office software.
The second phase offers advanced instruction in professional standards,
customer service and job search skills. Participants are also
trained to become volunteers in income tax preparation.
Other Programs and Services
Wesley House works in close collaboration with other local
social-service agencies to broaden the area of services it provides. As
a member of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition, Wesley House offers
volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) to low-income residents and is
working to provide financial literacy classes, home ownership classes,
individual development accounts and fresh start bank accounts for the
families it serves. Wesley House also partners with the Jefferson County
Board of Education to provide individuals with English as a Second
Language and GED training.
