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Our Purpose
Lord’s Legacy Life Ministries is regulated and certified to provide services for individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities under the 907 KAR 1:145 Supports for Community Living Waiver in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
At Lord’s Legacy Life Ministries we believe we are called to embody the actions and teachings of Jesus by assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in becoming more engaged and involved in their own lives. We embrace our purpose by building relationships with our participants, their families and our communities. We are committed to making a positive and measurable difference in people’s lives; by showing unconditional love and acceptance.
LLM prompted programs that are person centered and result oriented. We have found that when services are individualized, our participants can truly improve their circumstance, develop their potential, and become self-sufficient. Evaluating the advancement of our growth and development is crucial to delivering the highest-quality services within our capabilities.
When providing services to participants, LLM uses a community inclusion concept. This concept promotes active and meaningful participation of individuals, in all aspects of community life. It is based on the idea that every person should have the opportunity to fully engage in their community, access its resources, and contribute to its social, cultural, economic, and recreational activities.
Key elements of community inclusion concept includes:
Equal opportunities - Access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, and recreational activities within the community.
Diversity and acceptance - Fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values diversity, respects differences, and promotes understanding among community members.
Social Integration - Encouraging social interactions and relationships between individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and characteristics.
Participation - Empowering individuals to actively engage in decision-making processes that affect their community and advocating for their own needs and interests.
Accessibility - Removing physical, communication, and attitudinal barriers that may hinder full participation for individuals with disabilities.
Support Services - Providing necessary support services and accommodations to help individuals fully in their community.
Advocacy - Promoting policies and practices that uphold the principles of community inclusion and protect the rights of individuals to be active and valued members of their community.
These key elements are promoted within our organization through education to the community and exposure with the concept that when marginalized individuals are seen as equals it is possible to reduce discrimination, stigma, and social isolation. And in turn, the marginalized are given an opportunity to lead a fulling and engaged life in their community.
In summary, LLM strives to achieve two main goals with supporting participants:
LLM is person-centered: We aim to help participants solve their problems, improve their circumstances, develop their potential, and beecome self-sufficient. Every type of service provided to participants is individualized to their preferences and differs greatly from one person to the next.
LLM is results-oriented: We measure our results by the progress and success of participants. We believe in the empowerment of people with disabilities. We respect partricipants right to privacy, the right to be treated with dignity, and value personal differences, preferences, and aspirations. We are here to identify options and present those options to participants.
Our Mission
- John 10:10
Our History
LLM’s founder, Jeanene Mader, and her family have been actively involved in supporting participants with disabilities. Their family home, in fact, has been a “safe haven” for those in need. In 1996, the Maders opened their hearts and home to a wonderful young lady that was left abandoned and homeless after a life-altering car accident. She was immediately loved and soon became an addition to their family when Jeanene legally adopted her. After years of trying to find the best types of support in the community, Jeanene discovered that the appropriate supports and services that her daughter needed were not as readily available as they should be. Because of her conviction that every person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, she was determined to make a difference! In 2007, Jeanene founded Lord’s Legacy Life Ministries and began offering Residential Supports, Community Living Supports and Adult Day Training supports to those in need. The rest is history…
Leadership
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Jeanene Mader Founder, President Jeanene founded LLM in early 2007 and implemented the organization’s original structure. For the past 30 years, Jeanene has been involved in the business world. She has personally owned two businesses, managed large retail chains, and has assisted her husband in operating his commercial property management business. As an ordained Christian minister she maintains leadership at Lord’s Legacy Life Ministries, steadfastly adhering to these guiding principles. She presents a vision for all staff to support and believe in. With her continued leadership, LLM will be positioned for even greater success. |
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Heather Goodwill CEO Heather Goodwill lives in Nicholasville, KY, and has been a part of healthcare for nearly 20 years. She has a master’s degree in business with an emphasis in healthcare management and is a certified professional coder through the AAPC. Her degree along with her healthcare experience has given her many opportunities to consult with pharmaceutical companies on ways to improve patient experience and medication adherence. In her spare time, she teaches CPR, First Aid, and bloodborne pathogens. Because of these interactions she has developed a deep love for the work of the ministry and looks forward to helping support continued development and growth for many years to come. |
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Mary Tyree Residential Director Mary joined Lord's Legacy in September 2014 as a DSP. She was born and raised in Jessamine County. She and her husband Josh have three sons: Joshua II, Isaiah, and Eli. Mary first started working with the IDD population as a senior at East Jessamine High School as a peer tutor. While initially wanting to become a Special Education Teacher, her focus turned to nursing and healthcare. While working at LLM as a residential DSP, she was able to find a perfect blend of her passions for working with the intellectual developmental and developmental population and healthcare. As her family began a new season, Mary felt called to broaden her role at LLM, something that she had given thought to, but the timing wasn't quite right. Mary enjoys reading, and spending time with her family. |
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Kara Francis Residential Assistant Kara was born and raised in the small town of Glasgow, KY. In the Spring of 2013, she graduated from Kentucky State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Kara now resides in Frankfort, KY with her 6 year old daughter whom she loves spending time with. She also enjoys outdoor activities, reading, and being of service to others. Kara has a background primarily in Case Management and began working with Lord’s Legacy Ministries in September of 2023 as the Residential Assistant. |
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Anthony Galvan Community Supports Director Anthony is originally from Texas but has lived in Kentucky for over half his life. Anthony’s experience in the workforce has mostly focused on Hospitality and Customer Service. and as the Community Supports Director, Anthony uses those skills to help match staff with participants as he gets to know their specific needs and how he can best serve them. Anthony loves to sing and play the guitar and has led worship in Fayette and Jessamine counties for the past 20 years. Anthony lives in Wilmore with his wife of 24 years, Sarah, their daughter, Sophia, and their spoiled dogs Dottie and Sadie. |
top Board Of Directors
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Jeanene Mader Founder, President Jeanene Mader lives in Nicholasville, Kentucky and is passionately involved with all operations of LLM. She is married and has 3 daughters. Her daughters have a strong connection to the ministry inside and out. Her husband is a sole proprietor business owner but provides technical support to LLM such as home maintenance. The Mader family has been actively involved with numerous forms of disabilities over the years. Their family home has been a “safe haven” for those in need. Over sixteen years ago, the Maders opened their family home to a wonderful young lady. She was immediately loved and became an addition to their family. She has been a true inspiration for Jeanene, and out of a deep desire for this young lady to have a prosperous life, Jeanene began a quest. For the past twenty-five years, Jeanene has been involved in Business. Reflecting in Jeanene’s achievements, she has personally owned two businesses, managed large retail chains, became an ordained minister in 2011, and carries a drive of determination. She presents a vision that has a circumference of love and compassion, a burning desire to create an organization that is easily accessed to those who are in need of assistance, and a program that is designed to have the ability to provide supports without respect of financial need. She believes that EVERYONE has strengths, no matter their present circumstances, and with the proper support there are no limits to dreams. LLM’s foundation is rooted in faith and believes that the full success of our program is based on overcoming challenges and creating a lasting legacy. |
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Heather Goodwill, MBA CEO Heather Goodwill lives in Nicholasville, KY, and has been a part of healthcare for nearly 20 years. She has a master’s degree in business with an emphasis in healthcare management and is a certified professional coder through the AAPC. Her degree along with her healthcare experience has given her many opportunities to consult with pharmaceutical companies on ways to improve patient experience and medication adherence. In her spare time, she teaches CPR, First Aid, and bloodborne pathogens. Because of these interactions she has developed a deep love for the work of the ministry and looks forward to helping support continued development and growth for many years to come. |
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Becky Wimpy Board of Directors - Member Becky Wimpy has been a part of the LLM family since 2009. Her son, Clark, utilizes ADT and CLS services. She is an incredible mother and advocate. She is a long time resident of Lexington and lived in London, Kentucky before moving to the central Kentucky area. Becky enjoys serving on the board of directors and helping LLM advance and improve the support we provide and the organization as a whole. |