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Hope, Housing, & Healthcare
The vision for Sayre Christian Village began in 1972 as a group of 16 Christian ministers and Layman out of Kentucky felt led to develop a nonprofit retirement community that would provide continuous care in a Christian environment.
Today, Sayre Christian Village continues that vision serving Lexingtons’ elderly community on an award-winning, 27-acre campus dedicated to quality housing, rehabilitation, and long-term care reflecting Christian compassion for all.
40 Years of Serving the Bluegrass
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1970's
Appolonia Sayre
Appolonia Sayre played a crucial role in establishing Sayre Christian Village. Her unmarried brother left her the family farm when he passed. Appolonia also never married and she generously donated land on Todds Road, which was integral to the ministry's early development. Despite initial infrastructure challenges and opposition from urban planners, the determination of Sayre and other key figures helped secure the necessary permits and funding. Sayre Christian Village has since grown and expanded, continuing its mission to care for older adults, inspired by the foundational efforts and generosity of Appolonia Sayre and her family.
1975
Our First Newsletter
First official publishing of the Benevolent Christian Outreach newsletter announcing the vision for the future of Sayre Christian Village.
1980
First Original Illustration of SCV
The permanent site for SCV was moved to Wilson Downing Road.
1980
$185,861 Donation to SCV Received
Broadway Christian Church has been a supporter from the beginning.
1981
SCV Loan Approved
HUD loan approved on September 28, 2001 for Five Million Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars.
1982
Baunta Building Ground Breaking
Loan Approved! 1982
The Building of SCV Begins!
1983
Phase One Completion of Baunta
Floor Plans- from Phase 1 of SCV due to be completed on March 1, 1983.
1984
Nursing Home Opens
Welcome first residents
1986
Phase Three of Building Approved
Plans for Friendship Towers are Underway
1987
Friendship Towers is Open to Serve
The campus continues to grow.
1990
Friendship Towers at Full Capacity
”Now Leasing” sign taken down.
1990
Donations needed for land
$145,000 Needed
1991
91’ Auxiliary Membership
Churches across the region built the volunteer network of Auxiliary Membership.
1998
Moberly Manor Expansion Open House
200 + Friends Gather For The New Million Dollar Expansion
2008
Forest View Affordable Housing
Construction Begins out of Need for More Affordable Housing for Older Adults.
2010
Mobly Manor has big news
Expansion is on the way!
2013
Moberly Manor becomes the Healthcare Center
Outpatient Therapy, Life Enrichment Center, and Occupational Rehab Wing added
2019
Friendship Towers Expansion Groundbreaking
Long-time residents, leadership team, Board Members, Mayor Linda Gorton, and local representatives 'dig' the first hole.
2020
New Amenities for Assisted & Independent Living Residents start to take shape
The COVID pandemic slowed construction and the supply chain down, but the new dining room, kitchen, lounges, and more were taking shape!
2021
Friendship Towers Expansion Ribbon Cutting
CEO Karen Venis gave remarks to a crowd that spilled out into the common spaces. All wanted to hear about the "Little Village That Could" and the new apartments and amenities.
2023
Southland Christian Church announces gift of land.
2024
'Be the Light' Night
VCA 2024 WINNER
