Holloran Program

The Holloran Trust Fund, established in 1967, provides assistance to low-income legally blind individuals. The program has assisted over 400 people in the last five years.

Geographic Scope:

• Kentucky: Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Oldham, Shelby, and Spencer Counties
• Indiana: Clark, Floyd, and Harrison Counties

Focus Areas: Assistance with almost anything at committee discretion, including:

• Low vision equipment and aids
• Household repairs, appliances, accessibility equipment installation
• TARC tickets and transportation assistance
• Medical and dental expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

• Individual must be legally blind in both eyes
• Must be a resident of one of the specified counties
• Application must be completed and submitted to KLEF
• Must provide verification of legal blindness
• Must provide verification of need
• Must provide documentation of monthly support (income statement, food stamp letter, disability letter, paycheck stub, etc.)
• PLEASE DO NOT MAIL ORIGINALS

Review Process:

• Holloran Committee meets every other month to review applications
• Committee reviews and votes on approval
• Applicant notified via phone or mail of committee's decision

Contact Information:

• Phone: 502-583-0564
• Address: 301 East Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202

How to Apply for Holloran Fund Assistance

1. Complete Application: Fill out the Holloran Program application
2. Gather Documentation: Provide the following with application:
   • Verification of legal blindness
   • Verification of financial need
   • Documentation of monthly support (examples: income statement, food stamp letter, disability letter, paycheck stub)
   • Do not send original documents
3. Submit to KLEF: Send completed application and documentation to KLEF
4. Committee Review: KLEF forwards information to Holloran Committee
5. Committee Decision: Holloran Committee meets every other month to review applications and vote
6. Notification: Applicant notified via phone or mail of committee's decision

Required Materials:

• Completed Holloran Program application form
• Proof of legal blindness in both eyes
• Verification of residency in eligible counties
• Verification of financial need
• Documentation of monthly income support (copies, not originals)