By Carol Taylor-Shim Chair, GreenHouse17 Board of Directors Dear Sister, I’m writing to you because I love you and know you are in pain. I know you are hurting. I know you are unsafe, confused, and feeling alone. I know the secrets you keep. You see, I know that as…
By Stephanie Theakston LFUCG Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator It takes a community to keep survivors safe. In our current response to domestic violence, we are often ready with a laundry list of actions a survivor should take to be safe. “Leave. Get a protective order. Don’t let the abuser back in…
Today we give voice to victims of domestic violence by speaking the names of 32 victims killed by intimate partners from January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 in Kentucky. Each was someone’s daughter, mother, friend, and colleague. Listen to their names being read in the above video, read the list…
One voice can change everything. Candy Lightner’s voice changed drunk driving laws. Lilly Ledbetter’s voice protected women in the workplace. Ryan White’s voice changed our understanding of HIV/AIDS. Todd Beamer’s voice coordinated passengers to thwart an airstrike on the Pentagaon. And your voice can help end domestic violence in families and our community. Begin the conversation during…
[sgmb id=”1″]The Lexington Domestic Violence Prevention Board has planned a month of amazing events during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please make plans to participate in one or many. Your participation sends a powerful message. It says we are a community intolerant of domestic violence. And reminds survivors we care about their well-being. ALL…
[sgmb id=”1″]Why do we farm the land that surrounds our emergency shelter? This collection of Field Notes written by survivors of intimate partner abuse who are participating in our farm stipend program explains: My first week working in the garden was hard for me on the first day, but today it…
[sgmb id=”1″]We are so excited to partner with Housewarmings in Lexington for this year’s EGGFest, a popular local fundraising event that celebrates the Big Green Egg, a popular American-designed ceramic cooker based on the ancient clay cooking device called a kamado. EGGfest Saturday, August 27 11 am to 6 pm Housewarmings (map it)…
[sgmb id=”1″] 4th Annual Vagabond Varieté Benefit Friday, June 3 8 pm doors / 9 pm performances $15 entry with portion donated to GreenHouse17 Cosmic Charlie’s 388 Woodland Avenue Lexington, Kentucky 40508 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/196512174031933/ The Woodsheep w/ Special Guest Sam Pollock Friday, June 3 7 pm $10 Suggested donation to…
