J U Kevil Memorial

Text Box: History of the Kevil Center
Mr. J. U. Kevil, 1882-1941 desired that his estate be left for the benefit of the Mayfield Graves County area.  In 1965, the Kevil Will Committee appropriated about half of the estate to the J. U. Kevil Memorial Foundation, Inc.  The purpose of the foundation was to build and aid in the operation of a comprehensive Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center and Opportunity  Workshop.  The first phase of construction was completed in 1968 with funds coming from the following sources: Federal Construction Grant, the State Department of Mental Health, and the J. U. Kevil Foundation.  A second phase of construction, which added the sheltered workshop, was completed in November of 1972.  A third phase of construction completed in 1992 added a warehouse and an additional work area.  A second warehouse was purchased in 2004.
Text Box: Mission of the Kevil Center 
Using a typical business environment, we will provide quality programs and services to person who have a physical, mental, and/or developmental disability.  Each service is designed to preserve and promote dignity, independence, self-esteem, and personal growth.  We will promote the removal of social, vocational, educational, and environmental barriers which deprive individuals of the opportunity to be economically self sufficient and socially integrated into the community.
Text Box: CARF is an independent accrediting agency for rehabilitation facilities. J. U. Kevil has received the highest level of accreditation awarded by CARF (Three Year Accreditation) for ten consecutive surveys.

Serving people with disabilities in  Western Kentucky for 40 years

About Us

Phone: 270-247-5396

Fax: 270-247-1233

E-mail: jukevil@charter.net

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Text Box: The J. U. Kevil Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization comprised of a nine member board of directors and an executive director.  Board members are elected on a rotating basis and represent a wide variety of interests in the community.  
Kevil Staff

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

              Mark Waggoner -  President

Laura Anderson

Raymond Bailey

Chris Kendrick

Gerald McClain

Scott Robbins

Kathy Stephenson

Roxanne Ferguson

Dr. Jon Wynstra