Sanctuary, Inc. celebrated 40 years of service to victims of domestic violence in the Pennyrile region Thursday night in the historic Alhambra Theatre.
A proclamation was read and signed by Judge-Executive Steve Tribble and Mayor Wendell Lynch proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the evening also included remarks made by board chair, Jordan Talley; executive director, Heather Lancaster and victims advocate, Kenyata Simmons.
Lancaster says, “if one thing has remained unchanged in the last 40 years, it is that Sanctuary is made up of an incredible and dedicated team providing a space for individuals to receive safety, therapy, legal advocacy, housing supports and much more.”
Agency officials applauded Sanctuary for its’ 40-year history of services in the nine communities it serves and they are moving full steam ahead in planning and vision casting for the next 40 years.
Among one of the plans announced is that Sanctuary’s board of directors has formed a facilities committee with the goal in mind to assist in securing a future location providing an expansion of green space, increased safety and confidentiality—all factors which contribute to the healing and positive transformation for victims and survivors.
Sanctuary’s board of directors is also thanking the community for its contribution to Sanctuary.
Gateway Academy to Innovation and Technology’s Culinary Dept students, led by principal Penny Knight and Chef Jonathan Heap, catered and displayed refreshments for the occasion.
