Cedar Lake welcomed Kentucky lawmakers to Cedar Lake Lodge today to recognize $3 million in state funding that will support renovations at Cedar Lake Lodge in LaGrange and the construction of a new intermediate care facility in south Louisville.
House Speaker David Osborne, Senator Julie Raque Adams, Representative Chris Lewis, and Representative Jason Nemes joined Cedar Lake staff and individuals supported for a morning that combined celebration with a firsthand look at the organization’s mission. Lawmakers toured ongoing renovations at Cedar Lake Lodge, heard remarks highlighting the impact of the funding, and had the opportunity to meet the individuals whose lives will be shaped by the investment.
The state funding will allow Cedar Lake to expand and enhance services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Kentucky, strengthening the organization’s capacity to provide specialized care, including 24-hour nursing, therapy, and behavioral support, to more individuals in the years ahead.
“We are deeply grateful for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s commitment to the individuals we support,” said Julie Torzewski, Executive Director of Cedar Lake Foundation. “This funding reflects a shared belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve access to exceptional, compassionate care. We’re thankful to the lawmakers who championed this investment and to everyone who came out today to see our mission in action.”
Speaker Osborne, Senator Raque Adams, Representative Lewis, and Representative Nemes were among the state leaders who advocated for the funding, recognizing the growing need for intermediate care services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kentucky. The new intermediate care facility in south Louisville will help meet that need.
“This investment is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about the lives it will change,” said Rick Davis, President and CEO at Cedar Lake. “For more than 50 years, Cedar Lake has been committed to providing exceptional care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and this funding allows us to meet the growing need for that care across our state. We are honored by the trust the Commonwealth has placed in us, and we look forward to supporting even more individuals.”
Cedar Lake extends its sincere thanks to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the lawmakers who visited today for their continued partnership and investment in the individuals and families Cedar Lake supports.