HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Chrisitan County Fiscal Court passed a resolution that allows them to apply for $850,000 in grant money that would help fund an expansion of Trace Industries.
This nonprofit organization, part of CAYA Collaborative Care, is a local day training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities where they can learn both vocational and life skills. This includes specific job training with local industries and day-to-day practices like hygiene, cooking, budgeting and more along with fun and engaging outings.
Jamie Vaughn, Regional VP of I-DB Services told Christian County Now that they hope to utilize the grant money to construct an all-new structure on Russellville Road in Hopkinsville that is located near other buildings where they offer services in order to create a campus.
“Our building is quite old, it needs to be updated,” said Vaughn. “We need a new Trace Industries facility so we can continue to provide quality services.” Their current building currently serves around 40 adults in Hopkinsville, with another location in Princeton.
They are currently located off of Eagle Way in Hopkinsville, in a residential type building on Davenport Lane. A public hearing was held on Aug. 11 where the organization expressed their interest in expanding after being in the same building since the 80’s.
During the Aug. 25 fiscal court meeting, magistrates approved the grant application for $850,000 on behalf of the county, and it was signed by the Judge Executive for submission.
Vaughn expressed thanks and gratitude toward county officials and community members that have continued to support their mission in Hopkinsville.
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