Night to RISE is back on Saturday, March 18. To celebrate this annual fundraiser for Neighborhood House, we’re taking a look at the community center’s history.
🏡 Foundation
Neighborhood House was the first settlement house in the state and offered services like classes and lodging. Here is a brief timeline of its early history:
- 1896 | A boys club is founded by philanthropists Archibald Hill and Jane Addams in two rooms of a former saloon.
- 1897 | After outgrowing the saloon, the North Broadway Social Settlement is established at 324 E. Jefferson St. It provides literary classes for women and storytime for children.
- 1902 | The house at 428 S. First St. is donated by philanthropist Mrs. W. B. Belknap. The North Broadway Social Settlement is renamed and incorporated under the name “Neighborhood House.”
🏡 Today
Now located at 201 N. 25th St., it functions as a community center providing programming for families in West Louisville. A look at their impact by the numbers:
- 100. The percentage of kindergarten-ready preschool graduates from the Child Development Center.
- 200. The families the Emergency Food Bank reaches per month.
- 300. The number of youths who receive academic support and cultural enrichment from the Youth Development Program.
🏡 Event details
The Night to RISE event will be on Saturday, March 18 from 6-9 p.m. at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown. Tickets are $55 and include a drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres.
Be sure to bring your dancing shoes. There will also be live performances by The Unlimited Show Band, plus a bourbon pull and raffle tickets.
🏡 Get involved
Can’t make the event? Neighborhood House has plenty of volunteer opportunities. You can also check out their wishlist or make a monetary donation.
