Gus Gives Back
For over 10 years, Gus Goldsmith has used his success to give back to the local Louisville, Kentucky community. His efforts have helped raise awareness, provide financial support, open doors, and help when others could not.
Goldsmith provides financial support to Louisville women and families
To honor his father, Gus Goldsmith donated $1M to the Center for Women and Families. Gus’ charitable contribution helped double the size of the Center’s Emergency Shelter that offers a place for women and children to escape from the threat of violence and to begin their healing process. Gus’ donation provided financial support for its Individual Development Account (IDA) program, which helps working poor men and women save money to start businesses, purchase homes, and further their education. “Gus [Goldsmith] wants to make a difference in the community and cares about women and children.”—Lynnie Meyers, President
Link to Center for Women and Families
Gus Goldsmith supports the growth and success of local children
Gus Goldsmith donated $50,000 to the United Way’s Success by Six program that works to ensure every child in the local Louisville community is healthy, safe, nurtured, and prepared to succeed in school by age six.
Link to United Way
Gus Goldsmith honors his brother
Gus Goldsmith donated $100,000 to endow a preschool program at Kenneth Israel Synagogue in memory of his brother, Martin.
Gus Goldsmith provides support to make programs happen
Gus Goldsmith donated $150,000, a charter bus, limousine, house in Indianapolis, and three automobiles to Bridgepointe Services—Goodwill and Easter Seals to support their local programs.
Link to Bridgepointe Services-Goodwill
Goldsmith makes Louisville greener to honor his father
Gus Goldsmith provided funding to create the Dan Goldsmith Memorial Garden at Keneseth Israel Congregation cemetery. The garden represents the growth his dad, Dan, provided to the local Louisville community.
Link to Keneseth Israel Synagogue
Goldsmith makes summer special for local kids
Gus Goldsmith made a sizable financial contribution to Louisville’s Metro Parks to keep the pools open and allow children under 17 to swim for free throughout the summer.
Link to Louisville’s Metro Parks
