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Author Archives: GreenHouse17 Staff

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Day 10: Organize a Donation Drive

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Survivors of intimate partner abuse leave behind so much when they flee violence.

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Day 11: Follow Kentucky Organizations That Support Survivors

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Liking and following partners in the mission to end intimate partner abuse is a great way to engage in the mission and advocate for survivors. 

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Day 12: Speak Their Names

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

On average, three women are killed by an intimate partner every day in our nation.

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Day 13: Read, Watch and Listen to Stories of Survival

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Stories help us to process our experiences, sympathize with the experiences of others, and make connections with friends and family.

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Day 14: Purchase Products Handmade By Survivors

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Have you visited our Etsy Shop? Our shop sells self-care products that are Handmade by Survivors.

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Day 15: Learn More About the Effects on Children

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Futures Without Violence reports 15.5 million children in the United States have been exposed to intimate partner violence at least once in the past year.

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Day 16: Honestly Ask Yourself

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

It’s easy to get caught up our busy lives and forget to examine our own behaviors.

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Day 17: Believe Your Voice Matters

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Candy Lightner’s voice changed drunk driving laws.

Lilly Ledbetter’s voice protected women in the workplace.

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Zumba Service Project on Sunday

September 22, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

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Combine dancing and fitness and hearts for survivors of intimate partner violence and you have a shimmying fun afternoon that gives back!

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A BIG CHECK FROM A BIG WEEKEND!

September 18, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Did you go to Crave Lexington this year? Did someone direct you where to park and you donated $5?

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Tanya’s story is featured in our fall Bloom news Tanya’s story is featured in our fall Bloom newsletter 💜
 
“I took off numerous times and went back because it was familiar. 

I just woke up one morning and was like, I can’t do this anymore. I have custody of my grandson and packed his things. My best friend came and got me. 

There was another young lady at the shelter, and we became really close. She asked if I’d be willing to keep her dog, Roscoe. He’s been with me ever since. 

I’m so glad I was able to keep him. I didn’t know if I could do it because I’ve never owned a pet before. I’ve cried with Roscoe, talked to him. 

Don’t give up hope. Just reach out. It doesn’t matter your situation—there’s always help. I know what it’s like to be afraid. It’s hard, I get it. But you can do it.” 
 
Read Tanya’s story at the link in bio. 
 
📲 Please reach out to our 24-hour hotline if you or someone you know is being abused - 800.544.2022.
Purple Thursday is coming to an end, and WOW, our Purple Thursday is coming to an end, and WOW, our community showed up! 💜 Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness today.

This day is important to our mission because raising awareness is an essential part of ending the cycle of abuse. Seeing purple around us shows survivors they are believed, worthy, and supported. Together, we’ve shown what care looks like: people supporting survivors, sharing resources, and calling for an end to the abuse.

If you are being harmed or told no one will believe you, please know there is a community that cares. You deserve safety and healing. 

📲 Call us 24/7 at 800-544-2022 to talk with a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate. We are always here for you.
It’s Purple Thursday! 💜 Today we’re puttin It’s Purple Thursday! 💜

Today we’re putting on purple to raise awareness and make safety for survivors visible, real, and possible!

Thank you to everyone was has shared a photo so far and all the businesses doing such cool things to support survivors!

More pictures are in our stories and on Facebook 📲
We have so many thank-yous to share! 💜 Paint We have so many thank-yous to share! 💜 

Paint Wars, hosted by @ukalphachi and @sigmanu_uk, raised an incredible $24,000 for survivors!

We're the October charity at @sedonataphouse Palomar and each Monday they're donating a portion of proceeds to the mission. 

Ned Bellau with the band Canvas and @thecellarlexington hosted Rock Relief, a wonderful day of local music and raising awareness. 

The @lexkypolice and Grace Baptist Church partnered for Faith and Blue, bringing the community together for food, connection, and resources. 

We’re so grateful for all the ways our community shows up for survivors and helps make safety possible during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and all year long!
Purple Thursday is in one week!! Join us on this n Purple Thursday is in one week!! Join us on this national day of wearing purple on October 16 to identify yourself as an advocate for survivors and call for an end to intimate partner abuse.  
 
Post your purple pictures on social media and tag us in your posts so we can share and celebrate your participation! 
 
Let’s show survivors what a safe community looks like! 💜
Support survivors during Domestic Violence Awarene Support survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month with our Lavender Haze duos! All of our products are Handmade by Survivors of intimate partner abuse during their journeys of healing. 💜

Shop at the link in bio!
It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Here are s It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Here are some upcoming events you can attend to support survivors 💜

Sedona Taphouse has chosen us for Dine Out for Charity. Each Monday in October, have lunch or dinner with a qualifying meal and some profits will go to support the mission. Stop by our resource table at dinner and say hi!

Rock Relief is on Saturday, October 11 from 1 pm to 11 pm! Canvas and @thecellarlexington will host a day of amazing local music to raise awareness and funds.

The @lexkypolice and Grace Baptist Church are hosting Faith & Blue on Sunday, October 12 from noon to 2 pm. There will be food, donation opportunities, family fun, and interactive public safety exhibitions. 

Get details for all #DVAM2025 events at the link in bio!
It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month! 💜 

🏡 Survivors and their children deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities. We can all help make safety visible, real, and possible. 

Read more at the link in bio!
Thank you to the @uk_collegeofpharmacy Community S Thank you to the @uk_collegeofpharmacy Community Service Learning students, @hiltonlexingtondowntown volunteers, and the Williamstown Woman's Club for supporting survivors! 💜

UK CSL students prepared dinner for residents and harvested gomphrena and celosia to dry for crafts.

Hilton Hotel volunteers made lasagna soup, cleaned the kitchen, and helped us catch up on dishes.

Members of the Williamstown Woman's Club delivered generous donations to the emergency shelter.

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