Today's CJ editorial begin with "Things are looking up ..." . Well and good and I commend the Mayor for the document. However each of us need to be reminded to look down, that is at the wreckage created by the great recession of 2008. To the first timers who experienced loss of everything including homes. To the countless thousands of homeless, To the families that live two and three deep to keep a roof over their heads. To the elementary school child that comes to school with a candy bar for breakfast. To the Moms and Dads who seldom see their children due to need to work 70-80 hours per week just to meet basic expenses.
The Old Testament says it very simply:
Leviticus 25:35
35 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.
Certainly care for the needy includes state and federal obligations. However answering the cries of the heart is a community wide effort and Louisville has the tools to address it.
