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The Courageous Act of Self-Love

February 14, 2020By GreenHouse17 Staff
As we embark on our healing journey, love must be at the center.

Love is what unifies all of us, but our understanding of love varies.

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Books about self-love

February 13, 2020By GreenHouse17 Staff

All About Love: New Visions

by bell hooks

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Find it at the Lexington Public Library and on Amazon.com

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Announcing Project Rise

January 29, 2020By GreenHouse17 Staff

We are proud to announce the launch of Project Rise at our emergency shelter.

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How do you know when you’re home?

January 29, 2020By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Ryan Koch, Program Manager

How do you know when youโ€™re home?ย ย And how do you know when you are at work?ย 

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New Monthly Handmade By Survivors Soap Club

December 7, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Our new monthly Soap Club subscription makes a wonderful holiday gift for someone special!

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Let’s Talk about the GoodGiving Challenge

December 5, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

The 2019 GoodGiving Challenge happens Tuesday, December 3 – Monday, December 9.

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Colorful Days

November 27, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

My favorite days at shelter are those in which creativity is palpable.

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Gratitude at GreenHouse17

November 20, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Domestic Violence Awareness Month.ย #GivingTuesday. Good Giving Challenge.

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Define American

October 21, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Many of us use words without considering their origin and effect on others.

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Speak My Name

October 12, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

We speak these names to remember their lives and call for an end to the violence.ย 

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This season is brighter thanks to the generosity o This season is brighter thanks to the generosity of our community! Thank you for helping create moments of joy for survivors and their children during our Holiday Gift Drive. Pictured are a few of the amazing groups who made it possible. We are so grateful for every gift and to @ukalphachi for helping us organize the shop! ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’œ
Making spirits bright ๐Ÿ’œ If you do not feel safe a Making spirits bright ๐Ÿ’œ If you do not feel safe at home this holiday season, please know that we are here 24/7 to answer your call. ๐Ÿ“ฒ 800-544-2022
An exciting project is officially complete! Ryan, An exciting project is officially complete! Ryan, our nature-based healing lead, attended a training at the @muddauberschool earlier this year to learn how to build a cob oven. With the help of residents, volunteers, and advocates, the build came together over about six weeks. Yesterday, we enjoyed our very first pizzas made even better with delicious sourdough from @wildlabbakery. ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ’œ Ryan shared, โ€œItโ€™s my vision to continue inviting folks outside through the winter to enjoy hot pizza around the fire ring and to celebrate winterโ€™s dormancy together.โ€
We have a gift for everyone on your list thatโ€™s ha We have a gift for everyone on your list thatโ€™s handmade and supports survivors. ๐Ÿ’œ Tuesday, December 16 is the last day to order before our shop closes. Shipping and local Lexington pickup available.
A little snow walk and horse love ๐Ÿดโ„๏ธ A little snow walk and horse love ๐Ÿดโ„๏ธ
Oh what fun to get messy and creative! The kids' a Oh what fun to get messy and creative! The kids' ah-dough-able ornaments turned out so sweet ๐Ÿ’œ
Handmade with care, celebrated with joy ๐ŸŽ‰ Your Handmade with care, celebrated with joy ๐ŸŽ‰ Your purchase of Handmade by Survivors products supports survivors on their healing journeys. Last day to order before the shop closes is Tuesday, December 16. Delivery and local Lexington pick up is available.
If home is not a safe place for you, please know t If home is not a safe place for you, please know that we are here 24/7 to answer your call. 800-544-2022 ๐Ÿ’œ
Our hearts are so full ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒˆ During Bluegrass Gives Our hearts are so full ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒˆ During Bluegrass Gives we raised over $42,000 to support survivors! Our best year ever!ย  Thank you to @bgcfky, @smileypetepublishing, @whitakerbankky, our anonymous board match sponsor, @mahanmultimedia, and everyone who made a gift or shared about the giving event.ย  Your generosity helps bring safety, stability, and hope to survivors of intimate partner abuse. Donations are still open until December 5 at 9 am to make your gift!

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