by Cedar Lake | Oct 27, 2025 | General, News, Stories
When you talk to Emily Makell, it doesn’t take long to notice her optimism. She has a warmth that makes people feel at ease, and a natural curiosity about people that has guided her career. For more than 20 years, Emily has dedicated her work to Cedar Lake Lodge,...
by Cedar Lake | Sep 23, 2025 | General, News, Stories
When Bella Jeffrey packed up her life in Houston, Texas, and moved to Kentucky in February 2021, it wasn’t for a fresh start or a family relocation—it was for a calling. She had found a job posting at Cedar Lake Lodge supporting adults with intellectual and...
by Cedar Lake | Sep 3, 2025 | General, News, Stories
For more than a decade, Melanie called Cedar Lake residences her home (2007–2019). Today, she lives in an assisted living facility where she receives support with meals and medication. However, Cedar Lake continues to play an important role in her life, providing...
by Cedar Lake | Aug 14, 2025 | General, News, Stories
For Debbie Jackson, being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Cedar Lake isn’t just a job—it’s a calling, a joy, and a second family. For the past 15 years, Debbie has brought a dedication to the individuals she supports, making life a little easier, a little...
by Cedar Lake | Jul 17, 2025 | General, News, Stories
For Kasey Koontz, Cedar Lake Lodge is more than a workplace — it’s a calling. Since joining the organization in December 2019, Kasey has become a cornerstone of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) department, steadily growing into her current role as Assistant...
by Cedar Lake | Jun 23, 2025 | General, News, Stories
For Bill and Mary Jane Roby, supporting Cedar Lake is deeply personal. Mary Jane’s sister, Barbara Ann, has been part of the Cedar Lake community for 15 years, living in a supportive residential home with 24-hour care. Now 63, Barbara Ann lives a full and joyful...
