Shelby County, KY Assistance Programs

Shelby County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Shelby County.

The Center for Women and Families

500 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502)581-7222
They serve Shelbyville and Oldham County Emergency Shelter/Supportive Services/Transitional Housing for Victims of intimate partner or sexual violence and their children have access to emergency shelter located in Jefferson County. Support services include individual counseling, case management, children's services, support groups (adults & children), legal advocacy, medical advocacy, economic services, transitional housing services and 24 hour crisis line. ..

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Operation Care - Genesis House

407 8th Street
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502)633-1965
They offer housing for families with ability to pay low rent. They provide m edical assistance, food, clothing and outsourcing advice provided to each resident as needed. ..

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Shelby County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Shelby County.

Operation Care - Washington

802 Washington Street
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502) 633-1965
Food, clothes, bedding, household items, furniture, personal care items, diapers, school supplies, and bibles are provided free to homeless or needy families. The thrift store is also open to the public for purchases...

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Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency

1145 Washington St.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502)633-6371
Aging and family services; food and clothing; counseling and financial assistance; rent and utility assistance; job and service referrals...

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Shelby County Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance Programs

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

Operation Care - Mercy Medical Clinic

615 Washington Street
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502)647-4668
Free Primary Health Care and Rx assist program free to the homeless and anyone of low income without health insurance. Open each Thursday afternoon, third Monday and Wednesday of each month...

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Shelby County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Shelby County.

Shelby County Senior Activities Center

207 Washington Street
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502)633-2218
Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency has been providing services to elderly clients over the age of 60 for more than 40 years. Programs are designed to improve the quality of life for the elderly and to help them maintain an independent life style for as long as possible. Funding has been provided in the form of grants from the Title III program which was created from the Older Americans Act. Multi-Purpose operates three senior centers that are a resource for the rural communities we serve. The primary purpose of the senior center is to enhance the quality of life for older adults. The centers support the seniors in their efforts to keep active and preserve their independence by promoting wellness, personal fulfillment and self-esteem. We do this by offering a variety of services to seniors...

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Centro Latino

121 Main St.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
(502)647-3349
Service outreach to Latino community...

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Shelby County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.