‘Trading Spaces’ star to build playgrounds in Louisville area
By Lisa Hornung | Posted on July 3, 2018The carpenter and TV personality Carter Oosterhouse is coming to Louisville July 15-18 to build two playgrounds and possibly more as part of his charity, Carter’s Kids. The two initial playgrounds will be at the Southwest Family YMCA, 2800 Fordhaven Road, and the Clark...
Summer learning loss program to benefit from Health Equity Fund grant
By Darla Carter | Posted on April 11, 2018A program that tries to combat summer learning loss among disadvantaged children will benefit from one of the first two grants from Louisville’s Health Equity Fund. The YMCA of Greater Louisville and a group called Doctors & Lawyers for Kids each will receive a...
A virtual tour of the West Broadway YMCA
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on October 19, 2017For years, executives with the YMCA of Greater Louisville have worked with partners to design and find funding for a brand new location on West Broadway. Today, that project is a tangible reality. YMCA of Greater Louisville CEO Steve Tarver, along with civic and business leaders,...
Center for Nonprofit Excellence names 2017 Pyramid Awards
By Melissa Chipman | Posted on July 27, 2017This week, Louisville’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence announced the winners of its 2017 Pyramid Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. The awards will be presented at the annual conference in October. “Nonprofit leaders boldly tackle challenges each day in inspiring, visionary and collaborative ways to...
YMCA finally secures needed funding for West Broadway location
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on April 13, 2017The city approved plans for a new YMCA at 1700 W. Broadway about 20 months ago. Around that same time, YMCA of Greater Louisville CEO Steve Tarver said he was optimistic funding would fall into place to pay for the $28 million multi-use center...
The Closing Bell: Insurance giants prep for court battles; local coffee now delivered; Moonshine U dubbed life-changing; and more
By Staff | Posted on July 29, 2016Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Insurance giant says merger would increase affordable health care Health insurance giant Anthem said in...
New YMCA ad campaign will (briefly) make you forget all other political ads
By Melissa Chipman | Posted on March 6, 2016Want to read about a presidential campaign that doesn’t make you die a little inside? One that will actually put a smile on your face? Meet Zoe, she’s running for president … … in 2064. Or at least she could, reasons a new fundraising...
Treat your pooch to a late summer swim at these Doggie Dips
By Melissa Chipman | Posted on September 6, 2015Doggie dips generally are held the day after a public pool closes. It’s a chance to let your pup swim and socialize, and for you and other two-legged attendees to have a good chuckle as the dogs frolic. Here’s a rundown of the doggie...
The Closing Bell: West Broadway YMCA funding looks promising, new private equity firm launching, KFC could top Chick-fil-A, and more
By Staff | Posted on September 4, 2015Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Community development organizations show ‘keen interest’ in west Louisville YMCA YMCA of Greater Louisville CEO Steve...
The Closing Bell: West End YMCA looks out of state after Metro Bank miss, Humana’s stock odyssey, Hotel NuLu advances, and more
By Stephen George | Posted on June 26, 2015Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. The YMCA of Greater Louisville is being forced to look out of state for a significant...