Sanctuary Inc. Unveils Plans for Relocation Rendering

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Sanctuary Inc., a domestic violence assistance and non-profit organization, has unveiled the first public look at 3-D architectural renderings of its future home. The new facility, expected to cost $4-5 million, will provide a safer, more private setting for victims and their families, with features like conference rooms, living spaces, and greenery. The move comes as the current 1800s-era building is in need of repair and the organization faces safety concerns from an abuser monitoring the existing location.

Why it matters

Sanctuary Inc. provides critical services to victims of domestic violence across 9 counties in the Pennyrile Area Development District. The new facility will offer improved confidentiality, safety, and quality of environment for those seeking the organization's support and resources.

The details

Sanctuary Inc. leadership has been working since 2022 to procure property outside of Hopkinsville and plan for the relocation. The new facility will remove "bells and whistles" and instead focus on creating a safe, gated, and private setting for victims and families. It will include features like conference rooms, living spaces, and greenery. The move is driven by issues with the current 1800s-era building, as well as safety concerns from an abuser monitoring the existing location to intimidate a recent victim.

• Preliminary discussions about relocation began in 2022.
• Property procurement outside Hopkinsville was announced in March 2025.
• The first public look at 3-D architectural renderings was shared on February 10, 2026.

What’s next

A construction RFP and potential loan package from the USDA still need to be procured, but a groundbreaking timeline has not yet been set.