Blueprint 502

08/22/2026

🎥 Smoketown Next Generation is making a difference!

We’re excited to see Blueprint 502’s Smoketown Next Generation Program, held at our Smoketown Community Center, featured by Spectrum News! ❤️💙

The after school program is designed to help young people build confidence, strengthen life skills, develop teamwork skills, prepare for the workforce, and plan for their futures. But as the students featured in this story make clear, it’s also about creating a safe, supportive environment where they feel encouraged, valued, and motivated to succeed.

A huge THANK YOU to Spectrum News and reporter Crystal Tisme for telling this story and highlighting the impact Smoketown Next Generation is having on the young people we serve. We truly appreciate you shining a light on the great things happening at our Smoketown Community Center!

👏 And a special shoutout to our incredible staff and students who continue to make this program so meaningful!

👉 Read the full story from Spectrum News:
https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/08/14/blueprint-0-program

Blueprint 502’s Smoketown Next Generation Program starts Sept. 8 in Louisville, offering students support with life skills, teamwork and future planning.

08/17/2026

🏠💡 FREE Energy Management Workshop!

Want to learn simple ways to save energy, keep your home comfortable, and potentially lower your electric bill this winter?

Our in-house partner organization, Project Warm, is hosting a FREE Energy Management Workshop on Tuesday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ujima Neighborhood Place.

Participants will learn practical energy-saving practices, see a live weatherization demonstration, and receive a FREE weatherization kit to help put those lessons into action! 🙌

📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Ujima Neighborhood Place
3610 Bohne Avenue
Louisville, KY 40211

This is a great opportunity to learn how small changes around your home can make a difference in your comfort and energy costs.

The workshop is FREE, so come learn, save, and take home some helpful resources!

💡 Presented by Project Warm

08/16/2026

🚲 THANK YOU, BEARGRASS CHRISTIAN CHURCH & PEDAL POWER! ❤️💙

Sometimes, something as simple as a bicycle can open the door to opportunity.

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Beargrass Christian Church and their Pedal Power Ministry for donating 25 bikes to Blueprint 502! 🚲🙌

These aren’t just bikes, they’re another way for the young people and adults we serve to get where they need to go. For some of our participants, having access to a bike can make it easier to get to work, school, training, appointments, and other opportunities that help them move forward.

And we’re especially excited that Blueprint 502 is now on Pedal Power’s list of organizations to receive bikes regularly. In fact, another pickup is already scheduled! 🎉

Pedal Power has been helping people throughout Louisville gain reliable transportation for more than a decade, and we’re grateful to now be one of the organizations benefiting from their incredible work. Their commitment to putting donated and refurbished bicycles into the hands of people who need them is a powerful example of what can happen when community organizations work together.

Beargrass Christian Church and Pedal Power, thank you for investing in mobility, independence, and opportunity for the people we serve. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing where this partnership takes us! ❤️

🚲 One bike. One opportunity. One brighter future at a time.

08/14/2026

Meet the Formation Team: Lynn Rippy 🌟

We are beyond proud to introduce Lynn Rippy, our Monthly Programming Chair here at ABWA Derby City Charter Chapter!

For more than four decades, Lynn has been a driving force for youth and community development right here in Louisville. As Founder and CEO of Blueprint 502, she's built one of Kentucky's most innovative organizations — one that meets young people and families where they are, addressing everything from education and workforce readiness to housing and mental health.

Lynn's work now reaches more than 3,800 young people every year, and in 2025 she brought a decade-long vision to life with the opening of the Smoketown Community Center — a true hub for connection, growth, and opportunity in one of Louisville's most historic neighborhoods.

We can't wait to see the energy and heart Lynn brings to our monthly programming as we build this chapter together. Welcome to the team, Lynn!

👉 Want to be part of what we're building? Reach out at [email protected] to learn more about becoming a Charter Member.

08/14/2026

08/06/2026

📚✏️ Happy First Day of School! 🍎🎒

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome students back!

Our STEAMS Program officially kicked off today at Meyzeek Middle School, where we'll be serving 60 students throughout the school year with hands-on learning, academic support, career exploration, STEM activities, leadership development, and opportunities that help young people discover their full potential.

And we're just getting started!

Our Smoketown Next Generation program at the Blueprint 502 Smoketown Community Center returns September 8, providing a safe, supportive place for young people after school.

🍎 Dare to Care Kid's Cafe
📅 Monday–Friday | 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM

📚 After-School Programming
📅 Monday–Thursday | 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM

To our incredible staff, from both programs, pictured here - thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to helping young people learn, grow, and succeed every single day. Your impact extends far beyond the classroom.

Here's to an amazing school year filled with learning, new friendships, personal growth, and brighter futures. Let's make it the best one yet!

💙 Happy First Day of School from all of us at Blueprint 502!

08/05/2026

🔧 Calling All Apartment Maintenance Professionals & Hiring Employers! 🏢

Looking for your next opportunity - or your next great hire?

Join us for the Blueprint 502 CAMT Job Fair and connect with apartment communities and employers looking for skilled maintenance professionals.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Smoketown Community Center
538 E. Breckinridge Street
Louisville, KY 40203

👷 Job Seekers

This event is open to:
✅ Graduates of the Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) program
✅ Experienced apartment maintenance technicians seeking new career opportunities

Bring copies of your resume, dress in business casual attire, and be prepared to interview with employers on-site. Refreshments will be provided!

🏢 Employers

We're still accepting employers who are hiring maintenance professionals!

If you're an:
✔️ Apartment community
✔️ Property management company
✔️ Maintenance contractor
✔️ Or any business looking for skilled maintenance technicians

This is a great opportunity to meet qualified candidates and hire your next team member.

📞 Interested in participating as an employer? Contact Julian at (502) 208-8548 for more information.

Help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing this post with anyone looking for a maintenance career or hiring skilled technicians!

08/04/2026

🎓 Your Future Starts Here! Applications are NOW OPEN for the next YouthBuild Louisville class! 🚨

Are you 18–24 years old and ready to earn your High School Diploma or GED, train for a career, and build a better future? This is your opportunity but don't wait! Our next class begins this September, and spots are limited.

In the YouthBuild Louisville program, you'll receive:
🎓 High School Diploma or GED assistance
🔨 Construction, 👩‍🍳 Culinary, or 🩺 CNA career training
💼 Job placement support
🤝 Leadership development
❤️ Mental health resources
📚 Life skills training
…and so much more!

🎥 In this video, you'll hear from one of our 2024 graduates as she shares how YouthBuild Louisville helped her achieve her goals - and how our team has continued supporting her long after graduation. Her story could be the beginning of yours.

⏳ Enrollment closes September 1, so don't wait! Apply today:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/52096655599169

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