MURRAY, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined leaders from Murray to announce $750,000 in funding that will help to renovate the Weaks Senior Citizens Center in Murray. The facility currently prepares approximately 350 meals per day for seniors and needs upgrades.
“Today we celebrated a project that will make life better for our people,” said Lt. Gov. Coleman. “We all can use some help when it comes to taking care of an aging loved one. We’re making sure our senior citizens can grow older with grace and dignity.”
The existing building, located at 607 Poplar St., will be renovated to expand the kitchen by enclosing a patio. The kitchen is currently designed to prepare around 200 meals per day. During the pandemic, staff was preparing as many as 500 meals per day.
The funding comes through Kentucky’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
“We are excited and appreciative about receiving approval of our CDBG project,” said Bob Rogers, mayor of Murray. “This center is widely recognized as being the most vibrant center in the Purchase area. Daily, hundreds of seniors go to the center to exercise, eat lunch and visit with each other.”
The roof and HVAC system will both receive repairs as well, and an emergency generator will be installed. The new generator will ensure that meals can be prepared in the event of severe weather and power outages.
The property is owned by the Calloway County Fiscal Court and the building is owned by the Weaks Center Board.