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Shelter Renovation Complete

September 30, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Please join us on Tuesday, October 15 to celebrate the completed renovation of our region’s emergency shelter for survivors.

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Hello from Manuela

September 13, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff


Hello folx! My name is Manuela Hincapie Vidal and I am thrilled to begin my fourth AmeriCorps service term, this time as an AmeriCorps VISTA Communications Specialist here at GreenHouse17; my one-year service term is made possible by the Corporation for National and Community Service as well as the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky.

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Community Partner Spotlight: Maple Tree Gallery

September 13, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

With the hustle and bustle ofย city life inย Lexington, it is always nice to get out and about into the smaller, moreย relaxed towns that we serve.ย 

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Back to School

August 21, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

The early morning pitter patter of little feet down the hallways. The sleepy eyes and big yawns in the dining room.

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U-Pick Day on the Farm

July 27, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

You and your friends are invited out to the farm for some flower-picking fun!

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Shelter Renovation – Phase III Update

May 20, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Darlene Thomas, our Executive Director, takes you on a tour of the shelter renovation progress in this video.

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Community Partner Spotlight: Centered Lexington

April 22, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

As Lexingtonโ€™s holistic healing center,ย Centered has taken a holistic approach to supporting GreenHouse17.

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Shelter Renovation: Phase II Update

April 10, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

This post is part of a series about the renovation of our emergency shelter.

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Now Hiring: Part-time Farm Assistant

March 30, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

This position has been filled.

Do you enjoy working in nature?

Maybe you love arranging fresh cut flowers?

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Five Reasons to Join Our Summer Flower CSA

March 29, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Have you ever considered the impact of the flowers that you buy?


Cut flower production is a huge global enterprise.

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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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