OFW Louisville

OFW Louisville OFW raises the status of women & gender diverse individuals by advancing gender equity

OFW's objectives include working to ensure all services and activities are culturally competent and acknowledge and respect the growing diversity in Louisville Metro.

Interested in firefighting? Here is a free local training course for women! Link in bio.
09/22/2026

Interested in firefighting? Here is a free local training course for women! Link in bio.

Come out to demonstrate your support for survivors and for ending domestic violence in our city at the Louisville Medica...
09/17/2026

Come out to demonstrate your support for survivors and for ending domestic violence in our city at the Louisville Medical & Education District & OFW domestic violence awareness walk. We will be gathering on Thursday, October 1 from 7-9pm at LOU MED Commons. There will be resource tables with information about community services for those impacted by domestic violence. Don’t forget to wear your purple in solidarity!

Join Louisville Parks & Recreation & Louisville Metro Office for Women and other agencies at “What a Girl WantsCareer Da...
09/16/2026

Join Louisville Parks & Recreation & Louisville Metro Office for Women and other agencies at “What a Girl WantsCareer Day” at California Community Center on Saturday September 26th from 1-4pm.
This is a free event open to girls and gender non-conforming youth ages 6-17. The event is designed to expose young people to a variety of career paths, connect them with inspiring role models, and encourage them to explore their interests, talents, and future possibilities.

Applications are open! The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse in...
09/14/2026

Applications are open! The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Louisville Metro . Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity.

Applicants must be 18 or older. All ages over 18 welcome as we are striving for an intergenerational group.

Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County (inside Jefferson County).

Applicants MUST COMMIT to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2027 are: January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13 and June 17 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day.

Applicants who are not able to be seated in the OFW Ambassador 2027 cohort will be invited to join OFW Connection, a one day immersive training that is similar in kind on March 5, 2027.

YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING DATES.

The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided. Childcare will also be provided off site.

*The Office for Women is committed to engaging the entire community of Metro Louisville in our work to promote gender equity. All programs of the Office for Women are open to the public. While there are unique civic engagement offerings for men, women and gender diverse individuals, we invite all to engage in programs that best suit your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Office for Women at [email protected] .

Apply today: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/ms4c51x1nyxdat/

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2026. LINK IN BIO.

08/24/2026

ICYMI: Nia Serikali, Central HS student gave an inspiring speech for Women’s Equality Day on the theme, “building our legacy.” Listen and be moved!

08/20/2026

What is one thing we can do to change our perspective on women in sports, women in business? Devanny King of Women's Business Center of KY set it up for the star panelists— Coach Monique Reid of Bellarmine Women’s Basketball , GM Caitlyn Flores Milby , Coach (Ret.) Karen Ferguson Dayes & Coach Holly Aprile of Louisville Softball to bring it home.

Join us Saturday! We have an amazing lineup — coffee & pastries by sweetcolada , music by 🎧 KY #1 Femme DJ , remarks by...
08/20/2026

Join us Saturday! We have an amazing lineup — coffee & pastries by sweetcolada , music by 🎧 KY #1 Femme DJ , remarks by Central HS , League Women Voters Louisville KY , Delta Sigma Theta - Official , OFW Ambassadors, a panel on legacy with Maggie Stone of dupontmanualhs , Judge (Ret.) Denise Clayton and State Senator Karen Berg . Plus, Fairen Kia of Love Thy Belly (The Fairen Effect) will be our emcee! Don’t miss out! 10am - 12pm , Saturday August 22 !

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527 West Jefferson, Suite 201
Louisville, KY
40202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+15025743536

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