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2023 Farm Wrap Up

February 7, 2024By Blog
This is a special blog contribution written by Hattie Nunley, farm advocate. It feels like this past growing season went by in the blink of an eye. We saw growth in our farm programming to promote nature-based healing, with over 90 farm-related support group activities offered to survivors. These activities…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 15, 2024By Blog
Community coming together in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Today staff members are attending the annual MLK Holiday Celebration and joining the Freedom March to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The program after the march includes keynote speaker Rev. Kevin W. Cosby, Ph.D. and Peabo Bryson performing with…
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Stalking Awareness Month

January 11, 2024By Blog
January 2024 is the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) Stalking often co-occurs with intimate partner violence and can be an indicator of other forms of violence.   All stalkers can be dangerous. Intimate partner stalkers, compared to acquaintance and stranger stalkers, are more likely to threaten and physically assault…
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Jean Sabharwal Award

January 11, 2024By Blog
Bluegrass Families First is presenting our executive director, Darlene Thomas, with the 2024 Jean Sabharwal Award! This award recognizes those who have demonstrated passionate advocacy for Lexington’s children and families. Tickets are on sale now for the award luncheon presented by Republic Bank.  March 8, 2024 11:30 AM The Kentucky…
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Handmade by Survivors Reflections

December 11, 2023By Blog
"We are all handmade, we are not meant to be perfect, we are just meant to try to be our best selves possible." The following reflections were written by survivors who created Handmade by Survivors products this year. They’ve given us permission to share these stories with you.  Survivor Reflection from “T” …
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Podcasts About Intimate Partner Abuse

December 4, 2023By Blog
Choosing to read, watch, and listen to stories is one way you can help end intimate partner abuse.  Stories help us to process, sympathize, and bond in shared experiences. Although some popular stories perpetuate myths and outdated assumptions, so many offer insight to understanding. We've compiled a list of podcasts…
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Children’s Safe Exchange and Visitation Expansion

November 13, 2023By Blog, Services
Children’s safe exchange and visitation services reduce risks for violence while encouraging safety, healing, and healthy parent-child connection. Community members gathered on November 10th to support the launch of children’s safe exchange and visitation services for residents of Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer counties. Grace Church provides space for services in…
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Alpha Chi Omega Supports Survivors

November 6, 2023By Blog
Educating campus communities is essential to ending intimate partner abuse.  Ending intimate partner abuse is the national philanthropic focus of Alpha Chi Omega, and members of the University of Kentucky chapter embrace the mission with passion and creativity.   Educating campus communities is essential to ending intimate partner abuse. Most people…
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Morgan’s Story

October 27, 2023By 21 Years, Blog
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we celebrate survivors. Morgan was previously featured in our Bloom newsletter and made this video of her story to share with our friends at Heart of Kentucky United Way. Bloom Newsletter Stories for people who support survivors 💜
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Speak My Name

October 25, 2023By Blog
Today we ask for you to listen as we speak these names. Each name is a life taken by domestic homicide related to intimate partner abuse in Kentucky from September 2022 – August 2023. We speak these names to remember the victims and honor their memory for the children, family,…
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