Mary's Climb on Up Fundraiser
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Jacob's Ladder Outreach/Eden Village of LouisvillePlease join me in supporting Jacob's Ladder Outreach this year during Give for Good Louisville.
$570
raised by 2 people
$500 goal
Homelessness is a growing challenge, and the solutions aren’t always simple. One powerful answer is Eden Village, a community that offers permanent housing and dignity to those who need it most. This issue hits close to home for me—my own family has experienced homelessness. That’s why I'm raising $500 to assist in securing property for Eden Village and making Louisville a city where #NoOneSleeps Outside.
Jacob’s Ladder Outreach & Eden Village of Louisville
#NoOneSleepsOutside
Jacob’s Ladder Outreach provides weekly hot meals, seasonal supplies, and compassionate connection to our unhoused neighbors in Louisville. More than food and clothing, we offer community—sitting at tables, sharing stories, and reminding people they are not forgotten. We also connect individuals to housing, healthcare, and other critical services.
We believe no one should have to sleep outside. Our mission is to create permanent supportive housing and a wraparound community for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, many of whom also live with disabilities.
Every night in Louisville, hundreds of men and women have no safe place to sleep. Disability, illness, trauma, and lack of income make it nearly impossible for many to enter traditional housing. Shelters often cannot meet their needs, leaving them exposed, vulnerable, and alone.
Eden Village is a proven national model already changing lives in five U.S. cities. These tiny home communities drastically reduce homelessness, restore dignity, and create belonging. Now, it’s Louisville’s turn.
What We’re Building
With your support, we are creating Eden Village of Louisville; a 25–40 home, gated community of fully furnished tiny homes (approx. 400 sq. ft. each) built around a community center. Each resident will have:
A permanent, affordable home where they feel safe and dignified.
A caring community of neighbors, staff, and volunteers.
Wraparound support including access to medical care, counseling, workforce development, and other essential services.
This is more than housing. It is belonging. It is safety. It is hope restored.
Your Impact
By supporting Eden Village of Louisville, you’re not just helping build houses—you’re investing in lives. Every gift helps us:
Secure land for the village.
Lay the infrastructure for homes and a community center.
Build the very first houses where our most vulnerable neighbors can finally come home.
Every dollar brings us closer to a Louisville where No One Sleeps Outside.
Our Progress
Weekly, we provide meals, supplies, and relationships through Jacob’s Ladder Outreach.
We are building the momentum, partnerships, and resources needed to launch Eden Village of Louisville.
Families, churches, and community leaders are joining us in declaring: No One Sleeps Outside.
Join Us
This is a movement, and you can be part of it. Together, we can bring a proven solution to Louisville and ensure that every neighbor has the dignity of a home and the support of the community.
This fundraiser supports
Jacob's Ladder Outreach/Eden Village of Louisville
Organized By Mary Layman