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It’s Time.

July 24, 2023By Blog
"I'm a visible advocate for survivors. It's time for you to be too." Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton speaks this call to action in the “It’s Time” awareness campaign organized by the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition. Featuring dozens of Lexington leaders, the campaign began last year in response to…
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Faith & Flowers – St. Michael’s

July 17, 2023By Blog
Every summer Sunday, the altar of St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church displays flowers grown by survivors on our farm. Reverend Laurie Brock, Rector, is also an attorney who helped write domestic violence laws in her home state of Alabama. When she came to St. Michael’s in 2010, supporting local…
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Nature’s Nourishment

July 10, 2023By Blog, Services
Farm-to-table - Access to nutritious food matters. With summer in full swing on the farm, plentiful vegetables fill the fields and the shelter’s kitchen. Hattie and Finley, advocates on our staff, work together to provide nutritious farm-to-table meals for survivors. Sweet potato enchiladas, tomato soup, and big salads are among…
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Safe at Home Act

July 6, 2023By Blog, Services
The Safe at Home Act to encourage confidentiality for survivors of intimate partner abuse in Kentucky became effective June 29, 2023.  This new Kentucky law allows victims fleeing domestic abuse to shield their new addresses from public records, mask their addresses on publicly available government records, and register to vote without their…
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Technology & Intimate Partner Abuse

July 3, 2023By Blog
Although intimate partner abuse takes many forms, power and control are at the root of the violence—and abusers are using technology more than ever before.  Technology meant to improve general safety, like “find my phone” and family-locator functions, is being used to monitor survivors before, during, and after fleeing abuse.  Spyware…
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HollerGirl – Healing Harmonies

June 26, 2023By Blog, Stories
"Women need to be heard." The second annual HollerGirl festival happens later this summer. The female-forward weekend highlights Kentucky music, workshops, and art to promote healing. “I wanted to combine the idea of highlighting female musicians with raising awareness for domestic violence survivors,” explains Kristen McClure, festival founder. “I am…
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Endow Kentucky Tax Credit Opens Soon!

June 16, 2023By Blog
The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit can support survivors and offers a great tax incentive. Endow Kentucky Tax Credit season is quickly approaching! Tax credits totaling $1 million will become available on July 1. But these tax credits are often gone in the first week, so now is the time to…
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Let’s Talk About Septic Systems

June 13, 2023By Blog
We never expected to type these five words on our blog. Let's talk about septic systems.  Septic systems aren’t top of mind when you think about our mission. But the disposal of septic waste is critically important to any home or facility, especially an emergency shelter with 42 adult and child…
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Celebrating Del Martin

June 2, 2023By 21 Years, Blog
“Nothing was ever accomplished by hiding in a dark corner.”  Del Martin was a feminist activist who played a crucial role in the gay rights and domestic violence movements.   Martin co-founded multiple organizations that advanced women’s rights:  Daughters of Bilitis in 1955 - the first lesbian organization in the United…
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