A 57-acre farm outside of LaGrange, purchased by Civitan families, is envisioned and cleared as a “camp” for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The Civitan Building was an all-purpose structure housing offices, gathering space and dining facilities.

The dream is of a place, a home, an extended family where their children are loved and can experience a life of great and growing possibilities.

A venture of faith is dedicated to God’s service with the receiving of the keys to the Maples building, housing 28 individuals.

Mr. Richardson led Cedar Lake from a fledgling to robust organization during his 34 year career. The Oaks building is constructed, expanding capacity to 60 beds.

Pastor Brockhoff works closely with families, the individuals we support, and board members to foster a strong Christian faith within the organization.

The “Jericho Friend” award, Cedar Lake’s highest honor, is given to those who exemplify and further the mission, philosophy and goals of Cedar Lake through their time of service. Jim Richardson is posing with Sina Rogers, Direct Support Professional, who recently celebrated 42 years of service.

The expansion is possible by the re-purposing of space in the Maples Building and the construction of the Evergreen Building.

The distinctive framework of the Chapel form the focus for the Evergeen Building and the Lodge campus.

Cedar Lake opens its first community residence that becomes home to six individuals providing more independence and community inclusion. This is the beginning of expansive growth in the community.

Purchase of Walnut Apartments in LaGrange and Princeton apartments the Highlands. Each residence offers a private apartment for four individuals.

Purchase of Birchwood in Louisville. Expanding residential housing in the East End, these two apartment buildings become home to eight individuals.

Purchase of Riedling apartments. “Growth Campaign” 2001, a $3 million, 4-year endeavor, is launched, allowing for growth of properties and expansion of services between 1997-2001.

Business operations move from LaGrange to Louisville and provide offices for Cedar Lake Residences, Cedar Lake Foundation, and the business offices.

The purchase of Sherrin and Grandview apartments in St. Matthews; the Lodge Pavilion is built to provide day programming on the campus of Cedar Lake Lodge.

Two “staffed residences,” a 24-hour residential setting, allows for three individuals to live in a regular home in the community.

The Magnolia Building, a cutting-edge medical facility, is built to meet the intense needs of a population that is both aging and has greater medical complexities.

Dedication of Falmouth, a 24-hour “staffed residence” in Louisville.

The Cedar Lake Enrichment Center (CLEC), an adult day health program opens in LaGrange. The addition of 11 beds to the Lodge brings it to an 87-bed capacity. Pastor Bob Brockhoff retires after 28 years.

Three homes are opened in the Keeling neighborhood in Fern Creek. Pastor Mark Whitsett joins Cedar Lake as the second “called” Lutheran Pastor. The “Advancing the Vision” Campaign, a $10 Million, 4-year endeavor is launched to construct Park Place (a two 8-bed intermediate care facility), the construction of the enrichment center in LaGrange, and growth of the endowment.

Three homes open in the L’Esprit neighborhood in LaGrange, all 24-hour “staffed residences,” serving nine people. Sixteen beds from the Lodge are transitioned to Park Place, a smaller, more intimate Intermediate Care Facility in the community of Henry County, Kentucky.

Jim Richardson retires after 34 years; Chris Stevenson assumes new role as President & CEO of Cedar Lake, Inc. The Enrichment Center moves to its newly constructed building in LaGrange.

The Washburn property becomes home to eight ladies. This residential setting is the first of its kind for Cedar Lake, giving each individual their own efficiency apartment and offering shared common spaces for gatherings.

Corporate offices move from Lyndon to Hurstbourne in Louisville. “Circle of Friends,” a $10 million, 5-year endeavor is launched. This comprehensive campaign is the largest initiative in Cedar Lake’s 50-year history.

Cedar Lake launches a rebranding campaign with a new mission, vision, logo. An internal and external branding campaign is launched to re-engage all stakeholders of Cedar Lake to further facilitate “family-feel,” promote retention of staff, and re-ignite the involvement of families and board––as well as engage members of the community to become more involved in the mission of Cedar Lake.

The renovation of the Maples building, Cedar Lake’s first residential building on the campus of Cedar Lake Lodge. Pick-up service closes. Historic $3 increase to improve direct support wages. Leadership addresses workforce crisis with a bold $3 per hour increase in direct support staff wages, resulting in increased retention of staff and decreased turnover.

Cedar Lake makes plans to honor its 50th anniversary, but is forced to stall its year-long celebration in the face of a worldwide pandemic.

Rick Davis assumes the role of CEO and President of Cedar Lake bring new ideas for growth.

Park Place, Cedar Lake Lodge and Sycamore Run Achieve Deficiency-Free Surveys

Cedar Lake Purchases Land to Grow Intermediate Care Facility Services