{ b y T a y l o r S h e a W e s t • P h o t o s b y K a y l a N e e l y } SMALL BUSINESS Feature Jackson House computer lab, dog park, outdoor grilling, and picnic area. “We also have full-time staff, which include a community support specialist, administrative staff, and maintenance staff,” said Maupin. In 2016 Jackson House was acquired by Jackson House II, combining W.B. Sanders Retirement Center and Jackson House Apartments under Jackson House LLLP. This acquisition was the beginning of a major rehabilitation project under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. “Then (2016) we began renovations on every unit in our property. They were fully remodeled to include new plumbing, new fixtures, new cabinets, a step-in shower, built-in microwave, dishwasher, new windows, flooring, and paint,” said Maupin. “This remodel project was completed in late 2017, making Jackson House one of the most modern apartment communities in Western Kentucky.” This year, the Jackson House celebrated its 50th Anniversary. There were several speakers including Mayor George Bray, IN 1971, THREE LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, the West Kentucky Building and Construction Trades Council, the West Kentucky Area Council AFL-CIO, and the Kentucky State AFL-CIO, formed a non-profit corporation for the explicit purpose of building Jackson House, a residential facility designed for elderly and disabled men and women. The Jackson House wanted to offer affordable, spacious, one-bedroom apartments for qualified persons. With the elimination of home ownership and maintenance, they have enabled, now for 50 years, older persons and disabled persons to live active, rewarding lives in an independent residential setting. “They may not have been able to have a home otherwise. Many have called Jackson House home over the years and seeing them light up when they walk into their home for the first time, is a wonderful feeling,” said Jennifer Maupin, community manager at Jackson House. Jackson House is an all-inclusive facility. They offer the residents a coffee shop, grocery store, beauty salon, laundry mat, 42 JULY 2024 | INTHEVUE.COM Jackson House 50th Anniversary Celebration