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HollerGirl – Healing Harmonies

June 26, 2023By Blog, Stories
"Women need to be heard." The second annual HollerGirl festival happens later this summer. The female-forward weekend highlights Kentucky music, workshops, and art to promote healing. “I wanted to combine the idea of highlighting female musicians with raising awareness for domestic violence survivors,” explains Kristen McClure, festival founder. “I am…
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Endow Kentucky Tax Credit Opens Soon!

June 16, 2023By Blog
The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit can support survivors and offers a great tax incentive. Endow Kentucky Tax Credit season is quickly approaching! Tax credits totaling $1 million will become available on July 1. But these tax credits are often gone in the first week, so now is the time to…
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Let’s Talk About Septic Systems

June 13, 2023By Blog
We never expected to type these five words on our blog. Let's talk about septic systems.  Septic systems aren’t top of mind when you think about our mission. But the disposal of septic waste is critically important to any home or facility, especially an emergency shelter with 42 adult and child…
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History of LUNAFEST Lexington

May 30, 2023By Blog
The national LUNAFEST is coming to an end so we’re bringing the event to Lexington one last time!   To celebrate the past fourteen years of hosting the traveling film festival in Lexington, we’re reflecting on past events.  LUNAFEST Lexington has raised more than $100,000 to support services for survivors…
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Retail Partners

May 1, 2023By Blog
Handmade by Survivors products ship to destinations from coast to coast, but our retail partners in Kentucky help promote local sales and mission awareness. Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington brings people and nature together, and the store has sold our products for several years. “The customers love the products. The…
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Community Care

April 19, 2023By Blog
Although the work to end intimate partner abuse always will be difficult, safer tomorrows are possible in a community that cares about survivors. Thank you to the Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop for donating a tree to shelter each year. Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop The International ‘We Serve’ Foundation hosted a holiday party…
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DV8 Kitchen Table Art Contest

April 17, 2023By Blog
We are excited to be participating in the Table Art Contest at DV8 Kitchen on Broadway! Your vote for our table could help us win up to $1500 to support services for survivors. Eleven central Kentucky nonprofit organizations have partnered with local artists to create art directly on dining room…
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Aisley Autumn

April 10, 2023By Blog
Aisley Autumn first connected with us five years ago when she performed at the ribbon-cutting event for the Children’s Safe Exchange and Visitation program. “I was really moved by your mission,” she shares. While talking with staff after the event, Aisley shared that she had written a song called “Set…
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Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 20, 2023By Blog
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science recently started gathering voluntary data from survivors receiving our services for a study on traumatic brain injuries. “Brain injury due to intimate partner violence has been regarded as an invisible injury and overlooked public…
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