Giving Back In Louisville: Local Causes To Support This Season

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Louisville area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.

Home Of The Innocents

Home of the Innocents provides essential services to children and families in Kentucky, including residential care, behavioral health programs and support for those facing homelessness. Established in 1880, the organization impacts over 10,000 individuals annually, offering programs like aquatic therapy, foster care and community services to promote hope, health and happiness.
Learn more: homeoftheinnocents.org

Change Today, Change Tomorrow

Change Today, Change Tomorrow is a Louisville-based nonprofit led by Black women, focused on addressing food justice and public health for marginalized communities. By advocating for and meeting the needs of those often overlooked, the organization aims to dismantle systemic barriers and empower individuals, believing that uplifting the most marginalized benefits everyone.
Learn more: change-today.org

Gilda's Club Kentuckiana

Gilda's Club Kentuckiana is a cancer support community founded by cancer survivors in Louisville, offering free resources and programming to impacted individuals and families. The organization strives to create a compassionate environment where people can find support, share experiences and embrace life despite their challenges.
Learn more: gck.org

South Louisville Community Ministries

South Louisville Community Ministries (SLCM) provides emergency assistance and compassionate advocacy to low-income residents facing crises, addressing immediate needs such as hunger and stable housing. Since its founding in 1975, SLCM has evolved into a collaborative resource, helping neighbors to create sustainable solutions and fostering a supportive community for those in need.
Learn more: slcm.org

Alley Cat Advocates

Alley Cat Advocates supports the humane treatment of unowned cats in the Louisville area through its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, which humanely stabilizes and reduces the stray cat population. The organization has performed over 56,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2010, providing safe and effective solutions for community cats while promoting their well-being and adoption opportunities.
Learn more: alleycatadvocates.org

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