Baddour History

Paul Baddour passed away in 1973, leaving to his family through his will a generous sum of money and a charge to them to use this money for a charitable purpose.  With gifts from business associates, friends and family,  Baddour Memorial Center was founded in December of 1978 in memory of Paul Baddour.

A few short weeks after it opened, Baddour Memorial Center grew from 5 residents to 12.  Today, The Baddour Center serves 171 men and women who live on campus and an additional 16 who live in the surrounding communities.  Baddour’s residents represent 24 states across our nation.

While our logos have changed through the years, our mission has not.  Since its inception, The Baddour Center has held steadfast to its vision of ensuring an environment where men and women with intellectual disabilities can lead lives of dignity and hope.  Through opportunities made available to them by The Baddour Center, residents can achieve goals, develop lifelong friendships, and reach their full potential.