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Healing through Music

May 17, 2022By Blog, Services
Sometimes you'll hear empowered singing and song playing echo down the halls of our emergency shelter.   Healing through music is helpful for many people who have experienced trauma. Advocate Morgan hosts weekly ukulele sessions for survivors at shelter called, “Uke Can Do It.” It provides a safe space for survivors…
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The Depp v Heard Trial

April 27, 2022By Blog
The defamation trial of Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard has people talking about domestic violence. Trigger Warning: This post includes descriptions of abuse that could be re-traumatizing for victims and survivors of abuse. Evidence of violence The trial finds Depp suing Heard because of this essay she wrote in The…
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Children’s Safe Exchange & Visitation

April 6, 2022By Blog, Services
Nearly 10,000 safe visitations and exchanges have been provided since the program began in 2018. The Children’s Safe Exchange and Visitation program was launched in 2018 to support children whose parents and families have a history of intimate partner abuse, substance use, child abuse, or neglect. Nearly 10,000 safe visitations…
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Council

March 30, 2022By Blog
The Lexington-Fayette Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Council (DSVPC) represents a collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. “It really requires a community effort,” explains Stephanie Theakston, program coordinator. “GreenHouse17 has been a part of the coalition since the beginning and…
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Social Work Month

March 22, 2022By Blog
The Time is Right for Social Work It’s Social Work Month! The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is celebrating in March with the theme “The Time is Right for Social Work.” This theme underscores the contributions social workers have made to this nation for more than a century and…
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Support Groups

March 14, 2022By Blog, Services
Surviving intimate partner abuse is a traumatic experience and it helps to have a safe place to talk about it.  Support groups offer a safe and caring space so you don’t have to heal alone. You may not have many friends or family you can turn to for support, or maybe…
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21 Years

Takiyrah’s Story

March 9, 2022By 21 Years, Blog, Stories
"It’s not over, but I also know I’m not afraid anymore." I was established in Chicago. I had my own childcare facility, condo, and car. I was in college at the time and wasn’t into the whole dating scene. He was super persistent and very handsome. He just wore me…
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Alltech Partnership

March 3, 2022By Blog
"I am grateful Alltech was willing to listen, hear, and create solutions for our organization." An exciting partnership with Alltech recently launched to expand nature-based opportunities for survivors of intimate partner abuse. Jake Taylor was hired by Alltech for assignment at our shelter and farm during the next two years.…
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Our 17th Anniversary 💜

February 13, 2022By Blog
It's our 17th anniversary! Federal designation officially naming our organization a nonprofit entity arrived on February 14, 2005.  Services had begun a year from the old YWCA property, while earlier while matters of governance and partnerships were addressed. Darlene, our executive director, reflects on the night when the decision was…
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