About the KentuckianaWorks Foundation

The KentuckianaWorks Foundation was established in February 2005 to promote and assist, whether financially or otherwise, the activities of KentuckianaWorks, Greater Louisville’s Workforce Investment Board.  The goal of the Foundation is to raise funds and coordinate efforts that encourage Louisville area residents to raise their educational attainment levels.

The Foundation raises money for and administers the Kentuckiana College Access Center (KCAC), which helps middle and high school students, as well as adults, learn about higher education opportunities, apply to college and fill out financial aid forms. 

Currently, a fundraising priority for the Foundation is the Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) program located in the Jefferson Education Center .  The Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunities Unlimited) Center offers high school drop-outs between the ages of 16 and 21 a fresh beginning.  Since the doors opened in August of 2005, the Y.O.U. Center has positively affected the lives of hundreds of youth by giving them a chance to earn their GED, make measurable learning gains, get a job, and enter higher education.  In its first year of operation, the YOU Center produced some impressive results:

• Roughly 1000 young people came through the doors seeking services.  Of those, 69 obtained a GED, 174 made measurable learning gains, 230 obtained employment, 20 entered college, and 31 completed occupational training to get them into a career.

These statistics demonstrate that the YOU Center is filling a huge void for this community’s young people.  In all, youth are coming from 33 different zip codes to attend the center.   What makes YOU different?  The youth have told us it’s the caring staff, welcoming culture, and sense of community that keeps them coming back.

Why we need YOU

As the demands for these services increase, so too does the need for additional resources to support them.  We all benefit from this program—the only one of its kind in our city—in ways that will be seen in the short and long term.  Employers are getting skilled workers, more untapped young people are realizing their potential, and Greater Louisville gains more engaged, productive citizens.  All in all, the Y.O.U. Center makes everyone’s quality of life better.  

Whether you are a parent, an employer—or you are simply concerned about the preparedness of our young people as they create their futures—you can make a difference.  Increase a young person’s chance for success by making a contribution to Youth Opportunities Unlimited today.  A gift of just $350 helps one young person get his/her GED.  

Tax Exempt Status

The KentuckianaWorks Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax exempt non-profit organization under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, donations to the Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Its Federal Employer I.D. number is 37-1508088.  

To Make a Donation

Corporate and individual donations of every size are welcome.   

Internet donation:

Or send your check to:

The KentuckianaWorks Foundation
Attn:  Michael Gritton
410 W. Chestnut, Suite 200
Louisville , KY 40202

Contact Michael Gritton for more information at 502-574-3069 or Michael.Gritton@kentuckianaworks.org