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National Fair Housing Month

April 25, 2024By Blog
April is National Fair Housing Month which celebrates the Fair Housing Act passing in April of 1968. The act “prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, (and as amended) handicap and family status.” Read more about the history of fair…
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Bags to Riches

March 29, 2024By Blog
Your contribution could help us win $10,000 to support survivors💜 Thank you to J&H Outdoors for choosing us in the first round of this year’s Bags to Riches campaign!   Through May, opt out of a bag at checkout and receive a chip to support one of four nonprofits. J&H…
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Social Media Ambassador

March 18, 2024By Blog
Be a social media ambassador for the mission to end intimate partner abuse 💜 Sharing content about our mission is an effective and meaningful way to volunteer your time and support survivors. Follow Us Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Show Support React to our posts, comment, share, and tag us…
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Handmade by Survivors Reflections

December 11, 2023By Blog
"We are all handmade, we are not meant to be perfect, we are just meant to try to be our best selves possible." The following reflections were written by survivors who created Handmade by Survivors products this year. They’ve given us permission to share these stories with you.  Survivor Reflection from “T” …
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Podcasts About Intimate Partner Abuse

December 4, 2023By Blog
Choosing to read, watch, and listen to stories is one way you can help end intimate partner abuse.  Stories help us to process, sympathize, and bond in shared experiences. Although some popular stories perpetuate myths and outdated assumptions, so many offer insight to understanding. We've compiled a list of podcasts…
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Fall Merch & Products

October 16, 2023By Blog
Fall has arrived, bringing cooler weather, and we have an exciting collection of merch and Handmade by Survivors products to share with you! Click a picture for more information! We have four different types of hats! The waffle beanie is a staff favorite. Shop Hats Show your support for survivors…
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National Recovery Month

September 27, 2023By Blog
September is National Recovery Month. Amber Clemons from Voices of Hope facilitates weekly SMART [self-management and recovery training] Recovery meetings at our shelter. We welcome her as a guest blogger this month.   My name is Amber Clemons. I am a person in long-term recovery. My substance use began in 2011…
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It’s Time to Talk

September 4, 2023By Blog
Listen to the new podcast which discusses how you can help stop domestic violence. The “It’s Time” awareness campaign has released a podcast, It's Time to Talk, hosted by Stephanie Theakston, program coordinator of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition (DSVPC), and Diane Fleet, associate director of our organization and…
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End of Summer Survivor Reflections

August 28, 2023By Blog
"We are the flowers that are seeded, grown and harvested."  The following reflections were written by survivors participating in our nature-based healing program. They’ve given us permission to share these stories with you.  Survivor Reflection from “L”  My time here at GreenHouse17 is coming to an end.  I’m really happy…
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Advocates at Music Festivals

August 14, 2023By Blog, Services
Our advocates are dedicated to promoting awareness, resources, and safe spaces at music festivals this summer.🎶 Maybe you've seen our booth at one of these big multiday festivals – Railbird [Lexington], Rislofest [Harrodsburg], and HollerGirl [Livingston].   “Festivals are heightened situations with possible substance use," explains advocate Alyssa. "By having our…
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