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Author Archives: Chelsey Keesy

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History of Handmade by Survivors

November 22, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Will Smith discusses trauma from intimate partner abuse

November 18, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Morgan’s Story

November 11, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Heart of Kentucky Steering Committee

November 1, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Speak My Name

October 25, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Read, Watch, and Listen to Stories

October 18, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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We’re watching Maid on Netflix – and you should too.

October 13, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Advocating in the Workplace

October 5, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Your Voice is Powerful

September 23, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Destroy Myths & Reveal Truths

September 23, 2021By Chelsey Keesy

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We only have two season passes left for our upcomi We only have two season passes left for our upcoming U-Pick Days! A season pass reserves your bucket for all four dates -   💐 August 9 💐 August 23 💐 September 6 💐 September 20   Bring friends & family to help fill your bucket, enjoy the magic of the farm, and support survivors! 🪣💜
Today’s harvest – garlic, onion, dill, and Swi Today’s harvest – garlic, onion, dill, and Swiss chard! 🧄🧅🌿🥬 Ready for some delicious resident meals!
We’re so grateful for this amazing crew of volun We’re so grateful for this amazing crew of volunteers who helped harvest sunflowers and dahlias this morning! 🌻💜
You deserve safety. 💜 Our hotline is answered You deserve safety. 💜 Our hotline is answered 24/7 by Certified Domestic Violence Advocates who want to support you. ✔️ Emergency shelter ✔️ Safety planning ✔️ Court advocacy ✔️ Support groups ✔️ How to support a loved one You don’t have to come to the emergency shelter to receive services. Staff of our organization live and work in all 17 counties of our service area – Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford. A hotline advocate will connect you with your county’s advocate. Even if you aren’t in these counties, we can direct you to the designated service provider for your area. Please call if you or someone you know is being harmed – 800-544-2022 📱
A survivor field note from "H" is featured in our A survivor field note from "H" is featured in our new CSA Member Handbook. And we’re sharing some of our favorite spider photos taken by staff around the farm! 📸🕷️ Ode to the Arachnid I’m scared of spiders I hate this fear As the seasons change they are out in abundance Flying though the sky on their shimmering waves Falling off ceilings Blinded by the sun rays Creeping though corners And gaps through the walls Making magnificent traps, Webs catching their falls, Searing me as they Sit awaiting their prey Steadily hovering above But it's going to be ok. Because this is their home Outside is their house But I will smash them If I see them scampering about Inside is where I live Inside I reside Please don’t chill on my walls Or use my head for your falls Please don’t run toward me When I bust you in hiding Stop crouching under my bed Or we will be fighting
Blooms and community love! The first week of the S Blooms and community love! The first week of the Summer Flower CSA has come to an end. 💐🤗💜 We’re thankful to our survivor stipend participants, CSA members, farm advocates, and amazing pickup partners - @thirdstreetstuff, @vineandbranchlex, and @origin_lexington!
Say hello to the first bouquets of our Summer Flow Say hello to the first bouquets of our Summer Flower CSA! 👋🌻   If you were unable to get a CSA, you can still take home some blooms during a U-Pick event in August or September! 🪣💐
📷 May Moments 🧺 Raspberry harvest 🛍️ The Suburban Woman’s Club of Lexington donated towels and washcloths 🧼 Handmade by Survivors soaps curing 📝A note for residents and staff about how to help on the farm 💌 Cards of encouragement from a sweet family 🐴 Horse love 🪑New sunshade in the healing garden 🌦️ Rainy days 🐾 Cat trails 🌸 Flowers are blooming
Counting down the days until the fields are full o Counting down the days until the fields are full of blooms and you’re here to pick them! 🌻🪣 Join us for U-Pick days in August and September! Link in bio to reserve your bucket! 💜💚

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