About

Our roots in Baldwin City started with Mary Louise Hancuff.

We started as an affordable housing option called “Hancuff Place.” Today, we are now known as Baldwin Retirement Apartment Complex, Inc. (BRAC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

BRAC is comprised of two apartment complexes, 1016 Orchard Lane Apartments and 1119 Jersey Street Apartment Suites, offering 56 apartment units maintained by a dedicated staff. While 1016 Orchard Lane Apartments is offered to age 62 and over and all ages of disabled persons, 1119 Jersey Street Apartment Suites is offered to age 18 and over and all ages of disabled persons.

Mary Louise Hancuff

  • I love my apartment and the view, and it is very cost effective.

    Donna, current tenant

  • We enjoy the friendly, helpful staff, the community of people, and the feeling of living in a safe atmosphere.

    Chuck & Nanette, current tenants

  • It's like family here.

    Kevin, current tenant

Thanks to funding provided by Douglas County, we are in the process of renovating 24 of our apartments. The funding provides the ability to modernize our older one-bedroom apartments, including the conversion of two apartments to be more accessible and comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, it will allow a crucial update to our maintenance facilities.

Read more in this Lawrence Journal-World article.

News & Updates

ARPA Grant Project Status

  • Completed - Spring 2023

  • In progress

  • In progress

  • In progress

Meet Our Board

  • Stephanie Newell

    President

  • Karen Willey

    Vice President

  • Leslie Erwine

    Board Treasurer

  • John Thomas

    Board Secretary

  • Jim Denney

    Board Member

  • Ronda Widener

    Board Member

  • Michael McClintock

    Board Member

  • Mack Curry, III, Esq.

    Board Member

  • Donna Thoma

    Tenant Representative

  • Donna Reed

    Board Member