Sanctuary Inc is marking October in a big way by celebrating 40 years of service and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Christian County Judge Executive Steve Tribble and Mayor Wendell Lynch presented a proclamation to Sanctuary as part of Thursday night’s celebration.
Executive Director Heather Lancaster says they have grown and changed since 1982.
click to download audioThe domestic violence and rape crisis center is moving full steam ahead in planning for the next 40 years. Among the plans, Sanctuary’s Board of Directors has formed a facilities committee with the goal to find a future location with an expansive greenspace, increased safety, and confidentiality: all factors which Lancaster says contribute to the healing and positive transformation for victims and survivors.
Sanctuary’s Board of Directors thanks the community for its contributions. Board Chair Jordan Talley says the community is better because of Sanctuary and because of its caring and supportive partners. Sanctuary serves the 9 communities of the Pennyrile Area Development District.
Lancaster offered a special thank you to Gateway Academy to Innovation and Technology’s Culinary Dept students, led by principal Penny Knight and Chef Jonathan Heap, as they catered and displayed refreshments for the event.
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