In September of 2023, Wayside was denied a license when trying to renew. That means the shelter had been operating without a license for more than a year.
Around 50 children attended, and they all received a big surprise when Santa himself showed up.
Smoke and flames from the fire on Monday afternoon could be seen for miles.
"We are a small staff. If we didn’t have the volunteers to come in and do all the work we could not do it."
"We are a small staff. If we didn’t have the volunteers to come in and do all the work we could not do it."
On Wednesday morning, the White Flag was flying at Wayside Christian Mission downtown.
With colder temperatures on the way, Louisville organizations are working to keep those without shelter indoors.
Despite the heat, officials with Wayside say the shelter is currently at 75% capacity.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
Miracle on Broadway is a free Christmas store for the homeless and needy at Hotel Louisville.