Jim James Memorial 101 Club Property Will Go to Auction
The longstanding addiction recovery site in Valley Center is set to be auctioned off after decades of operation.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Should non-profits consult the public before selling community properties in your area?
The Jim James Memorial 101 Club property is scheduled for auction in less than one week. This planned sale follows a decision by the non-profit managing the facility to close the addiction recovery center.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a long-running recovery facility that has served the community for decades. Management has stated that the decision to sell the property was unavoidable.
The property is slated for auction in under one week following a decision by the non-profit organization to liquidate the site.
The players
Jim James Memorial 101 Club
This facility has functioned as a non-profit addiction recovery center in the region for several decades.
The details
Community members organized a protest to voice their opposition to the closure of the addiction recovery center. The demonstration occurred at the Parklane Shopping Center in East Wichita to challenge the decision.
Timeline
September 1, 2026: KAKE News first reported the plans to sell the property.
September 29, 2026: The station received an email requesting coverage of a protest.
September 30, 2026: A protest against the closure was held at the Parklane Shopping Center.
Health Landscape
The sale of this facility follows a broader trend of closures among long-standing non-profit addiction recovery centers. Such transitions often force regional healthcare systems to redistribute patient care to remaining providers.
Individuals who utilize the Jim James Memorial 101 Club for recovery support face uncertainty regarding their ongoing treatment options. Local residents may see shifts in available addiction services as the facility prepares for its upcoming auction.
The takeaway
The impending sale of this historic recovery site underscores the fragility of local support networks when non-profit organizations face closure decisions. Residents seeking support should identify alternative recovery resources available in the Wichita area before the transition occurs.
Further reading
For more on the state of local recovery resources, visit the Substance Abuse section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KAKE.
Live Poll
Should non-profits consult the public before selling community properties in your area?
