Matt Reed of the VOA on the anticipation building for Louisville's Community Care Campus

“I’m inspired.” Anticipation has been building for the launch of the Community Care Campus in Smoketown. This is a gamechanger in the city of Louisville and fills a void for those in need. Matt Reed, Director of the Community Care Campus of the Volunteers of America Mid-States, talks about the story and planning behind this $58 million project, which is in partnership with Louisville Metro Government. Matt shares how the campus will serve as a centralized, coordinated hub where up to 500 individuals experiencing homelessness annually can access support in one place. He talks about the excitement to complete phase one of the project, Unity House, which is an emergency family shelter with 29 units and opens July 30. 00:00 Introduction to Louisville's Community Care Campus 01:13 Guest Matt Reed's Background and Journey 05:27 Overview of the Community Care Campus 07:24 Details of Phase One and Campus Location 09:18 Phases Two and Three: Transitional Housing and Medical Respite 11:10 Timeline and Excitement for Opening Phases 13:34 Personal Inspiration and Family Impact 15:31 Holistic Services and Support for Families 18:28 Community Partnerships and Collaboration 21:23 Healthcare Services and Impact on Community Health 24:17 Economic and Community Benefits of the Campus 26:34 Long-term Investment and Housing First Approach 29:28 Reflections on Leadership and Community Impact 32:31 Public-Private Partnership and Community Involvement 35:56 How to Get Involved and Support the Initiative 37:45 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook