Have you ever wondered how our farm program relates to our mission to end intimate partner abuse? This video produced by Pinnacle Productions tells the story. It was created for our 2013 Kentucky Nonprofit Network Innovative Nonprofit Award. Through interviews with staff and survivors, the video explores the beautiful meaning…
The 2013 GoodGiving Guide Challenge kicks off on Friday, November 1. Blue Grass Community Foundation is hosting a party from 3 – 7 p.m. at West Sixth Brewing to launch this year’s efforts. The nonprofit with the most guests at the party will win the first challenge — a $666.66…
Today marks the final day of our 17 Days/17 Ways campaign featuring ways you can help end intimate partner abuse in families and our community. Some of the ways to help have been easy ones, like following us on social media. Other ways to help have been more difficult, like…
Volunteer Match reports that workplace volunteer programs benefit employees and companies. For the employee, volunteering increases job satisfaction and encourages teamwork. For the company, volunteering improves employee productivity and loyalty while building brand affinity in the community. The Society for Human Resource Management notes a UnitedHealthcare Survey released in April…
Domestic violence permeates all communities and neighborhoods. Many turn a blind eye to domestic violence because they think it is someone’s personal matter that needs to be resolved within their home. Many perceive that to interfere would be prying into a private situation, but it is everyone’s responsibility to be…
I think as adults we can all learn some things from Kid President. It can be very easy to point blame at others around us when we are considering what needs to change to prevent violence. Taking a hard look at our own behavior might bring to light some lessons we…
You have the power to help lonely bills that matter become law. If you’ve never advocated for legislative action, no worries. It’s an easy thing to do and only takes a few minutes. Here are some steps you can take to let your representatives know that you support protections for…
We can always use volunteers to help with services and outreach, but there are ways to support the mission to end intimate partner abuse in our community even if you’re not in the position to devote time. One way is to make a financial donation directly to our organization, which…
The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association reports that “40% of teenage girls age 14-17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.” Intimate partner violence has infiltrated our schools and has become a threat for teenagers. If you are a parent, mentor, teacher, or youth…
Throw a party for GreenHouse17. It’ll increase your happiness. Are you feeling skeptical? Will this really increase my own personal happiness? Don’t believe me? Watch this video and believe the science. Trust him. He’s in a lab coat. It’ll be easy. Just invite a few of your friends over to…
