OrrVilla receives grant to support infrastructure for future housing expansion

Wayne County Community Foundation award will help prepare independent living campus for up to 50 new units

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Published December 17, 2025 - 5:32 a.m.

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OrrVilla Retirement Community announced the Wayne County Community Foundation has awarded a grant to support the expansion of its independent living campus.

This project is part of its Vision 2027: The Next Fifty Years capital campaign, which celebrates OrrVilla’s 50th anniversary and looks ahead to the future. The expansion will provide the infrastructure for up to 50 new independent housing units, helping meet the growing need for quality housing in Wayne County.

To learn more about Vision 2027, visit www.orrvilla.org/vision-2027 or email Terry Shue at TShue@OrrVilla.org.

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