LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s one of the city’s most vulnerable populations – young adults who are experiencing homelessness. But now, they will soon have more resources to get them off the streets and on the path to success.

Tuesday, the Jewish Heritage Fund announced a $500,000 grant to help provide temporary housing for young adults in Louisville who are experiencing homelessness.

“With young adults comprising one of the fastest growing segments of homelessness in Louisville, we know the earlier we can get these individuals into stable jobs and housing, the more likely we are to prevent the compounding adverse effects of homelessness,” said Jeff Polson, Jewish Heritage Fund President and CEO.

The program will be housed in the Smoketown neighborhood at the Volunteers of America Mid-St

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