A Louisville nonprofit is giving residents a new way to get help to people living on the streets.
St. John Center’s new online referral tool allows people to alert the housing service provider about encampments or individuals experiencing homelessness. Users can input an address or use their phone’s current location to fill out the form. It also asks for basic details such as how many people there are who may need assistance and a brief description of the site.
Brian McAdams is the street outreach manager for St. John Center, which has been serving people experiencing homelessness in Louisville since 1986. McAdams said his team is ready to provide a “compassionate response.”…