Petrino Teams with the City of Louisville to Provide Financial Relief to Flood Victims
March 09, 2018 | Football
The ninth-year head coach donated $50,000 to assist flood victims.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Head football coach Bobby Petrino has contributed more to the University of Louisville football program than just winning games. He's donated his time and money to improve the city and the residents of Louisville.
On Friday, Petrino teamed with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer to announce plans for a special flood relief fund to help aid families who have been hit hard by the flooding.
The fund was created with a $100,000 gift from Bobby and Becky Petrino and the Petrino Family Foundation, as part of its #LoveLouisville campaign. The donation will go to families displaced by the flood, as well as to help people cover some of their clean-up and recovery costs.
Households that meet income eligibility requirements and other criteria can get up to $1,000 to cover emergency expenses caused by the flooding.
This program will be coordinated through the Neighborhood Place system, which is administered by the city's Office for Resilience and Community Services.
In order to qualify for relief, applicants must be Jefferson residents with a household income at or below 80 percent of Area Media Income (AMI) and must have been living in their home as a primary residence at the time of the flood.
The funds can be used to cover the first month's rent and deposits up to $1,000 for displaced families who are in need of a new or temporary residence. Funds may also be used to purchase cleaning, household or other emergency supplies.
Residents who want to apply can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website's On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.
"The #LoveLouisville campaign was started as our way to attempt to speed more love and unity around the city of Louisville. Acknowledging that one of the ways to do that is by extending a helping hand to those in need, and after seeing some of the devastation caused by the recent flooding, we knew we needed to do something. By working directly with City leaders, I believe we have come up with a plan that will help those most affected by the flooding feel some of that love we are trying to spread," said Kelsey Petrino Scott, Executive Director, The Petrino Family Foundation.
"Both Becky and myself felt it was important to help with the flood relief after so many unexpected people and families were affected in our home community," Bobby Petrino said. "The plan my daughters and the City have come up is great, and one I believe will go a long way for many people. Louisville is our home, and it's hard to see so many families in our home community who have lost so much. We are happy to be a part of the effort to help get them back on their feet."
Mayor Fischer also reminded residents who would like to volunteer to aid stricken residents and help with general community cleanup to contact Metro United Way 2-1-1 for a placement. And anyone who would like to request help from volunteers can contact Metro Call at 311. Read more at https://louisvilleky.gov/news/mayor-fischer-announces-assistance-those-needing-help-flood-cleanup-well-ways-help
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On Friday, Petrino teamed with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer to announce plans for a special flood relief fund to help aid families who have been hit hard by the flooding.
The fund was created with a $100,000 gift from Bobby and Becky Petrino and the Petrino Family Foundation, as part of its #LoveLouisville campaign. The donation will go to families displaced by the flood, as well as to help people cover some of their clean-up and recovery costs.
Households that meet income eligibility requirements and other criteria can get up to $1,000 to cover emergency expenses caused by the flooding.
This program will be coordinated through the Neighborhood Place system, which is administered by the city's Office for Resilience and Community Services.
In order to qualify for relief, applicants must be Jefferson residents with a household income at or below 80 percent of Area Media Income (AMI) and must have been living in their home as a primary residence at the time of the flood.
The funds can be used to cover the first month's rent and deposits up to $1,000 for displaced families who are in need of a new or temporary residence. Funds may also be used to purchase cleaning, household or other emergency supplies.
Residents who want to apply can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website's On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.
"The #LoveLouisville campaign was started as our way to attempt to speed more love and unity around the city of Louisville. Acknowledging that one of the ways to do that is by extending a helping hand to those in need, and after seeing some of the devastation caused by the recent flooding, we knew we needed to do something. By working directly with City leaders, I believe we have come up with a plan that will help those most affected by the flooding feel some of that love we are trying to spread," said Kelsey Petrino Scott, Executive Director, The Petrino Family Foundation.
"Both Becky and myself felt it was important to help with the flood relief after so many unexpected people and families were affected in our home community," Bobby Petrino said. "The plan my daughters and the City have come up is great, and one I believe will go a long way for many people. Louisville is our home, and it's hard to see so many families in our home community who have lost so much. We are happy to be a part of the effort to help get them back on their feet."
Mayor Fischer also reminded residents who would like to volunteer to aid stricken residents and help with general community cleanup to contact Metro United Way 2-1-1 for a placement. And anyone who would like to request help from volunteers can contact Metro Call at 311. Read more at https://louisvilleky.gov/news/mayor-fischer-announces-assistance-those-needing-help-flood-cleanup-well-ways-help
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