Louisville’s outdoor transitional space to start charging fee for those living on-site | News from WDRB [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville’s transitional outdoor space helping connect the city’s homeless population with resources is now planning to start charging the people who live there.

The Hope Village opened in 2022 off East College Street, a community helping connect people with outreach resources and housing. The Hope Buss operates Hope Village, providing access to food, personal items and other resources.

Last summer, the village replaced the blue tents with small pods. About 50 kiosks, donated by CVS, now provide a more stable shelter for residents. Each pod has a cot, air conditioning, heating, electricity and other features.

“These are not homeless, helpless people,” said Stachelle Bussey, executive director of the Hope Buss. “They have an address. They have a residence.”

In the latest change, those living at Hope Village will now be paying to do so. Bussey said the cost is $75 per week, adding up to about $300 per month.

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