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About Us

For more than 125 years, Neighborhood House has been a home-away-from-home for families in West Louisville. Founded in 1896 as the first settlement house in Kentucky, Neighborhood House is now a modern community hub for our members and neighbors.

Our History

Neighborhood House has called the Portland area home for over 60 years. For 127 years, Neighborhood House has been a safe and supportive place for infants, kids, families, and seniors to connect with one another. Today, our mission, vision, and values reflect our hope for an equitable future.

Mission

We are supporting families by creating a community of opportunity, where together we are:

  • Connecting to one another
  • Connecting to resources
  • Breaking down barriers
  • Advocating for change
  • Investing in futures

Vision

Neighborhood House families are thriving.

Values

At Neighborhood House, we:

  • Practice equity
  • Ensure belonging and unconditional acceptance
  • Build success through relationships
  • Hold each other accountable
  • Are relentlessly courageous
  • Find, create, and celebrate joy

Learn More

2023 Annual Report

Learn more about the impact of your donation and how funds are used in our latest annual report.

Form 990

View our latest Form 990 filing.