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Flash Donation Drive for Survivors – A Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event

September 12, 2017By GreenHouse17 Staff

It’s a three-day Flash online donation drive to support survivors from Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29.

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17 Flower Arranging Tips

September 7, 2017By GreenHouse17 Staff

Are you looking at your bundle of beautiful flowers and thinking…now what?!

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Two new Kentucky laws go into effect

June 29, 2017By GreenHouse17 Staff

Today  – June 29, 2017 –  two new laws improving protections for victims of domestic and dating violence law go into effect.

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Handmade By Survivors Holiday Gifts

December 8, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff
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Om Yeah – Yoga and Hot Chocolate!

December 7, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

We all know the holidays can be hectic and that sometimes you just need a break.

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Painting with GreenHouse17!

December 5, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

Have you been looking for a way to brush up on your painting skills? If so, come out to our Painting with GreenHouse17 event hosted by the talented instructors at Ethos!

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Home for the Holidays Concert

November 28, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

Join us at The Burl (map it) on Sunday, December 4 for a night of holiday music and fundraising for all ages.

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Merry AXEmas

November 28, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

Calling all Classic Rock lovers! This month we have a very exciting opportunity from Classic Rock 92 One and Willis Music in Lexington!

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Message from Our Executive Director

November 21, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

A message from Darlene Thomas, GreenHouse17 Executive Director:

“Our vision is a community, nation, and world in which intimate partner abuse no longer exists.

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Lisa’s Story of Healing and Survival

October 29, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

Lisa made this video. This is her story of healing and survival in her own voice. 

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Shop & Share is in one week! Huge thanks to all o Shop & Share is in one week! Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers!! We couldn’t do this without you! Here are the Kroger stores where our volunteers will be set up on February 7. In Lexington: Alexandria, Beaumont, Boston, Bryan Station, Chinoe, Euclid, Hartland, Leestown, Lowry, Newtown Pike, Richmond Rd., and Tates Creek. We’ll also have volunteers at the Kroger stores in Danville, Winchester, Nicholasville (Bellerive, E Brannon, S Main), Harrodsburg, Stanton, Georgetown, and Versailles. When you Shop & Share, we’d love for you to post and tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can celebrate you! Our community’s support helps keep our emergency shelter pantry stocked for almost a year. 💜
Galentines & Valentines! Celebrate love and friend Galentines & Valentines! Celebrate love and friendship with Handmade by Survivors products 💜💕 Take 10% off with code HEARTS. Shipping and local Lexington pick up is available.
Thank you to our dedicated advocates! Several have Thank you to our dedicated advocates! Several have hunkered down and will be staying overnight at the emergency shelter to support survivors and their children - and the horses on our farm. Our hotline is being answered: 800-544-2022.
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🛒 Shop & Share is Saturday, February 7! If you ar 🛒 Shop & Share is Saturday, February 7! If you are interested in volunteering, we would love your support! We are especially in need of volunteers at the Kroger locations in Lawrenceburg, Versailles, and Nicholasville. It’s a great opportunity for groups to volunteer! Each year shoppers donate enough non-perishable goods to stock the pantry of our emergency shelter for the year. Organized by @britainybeshear and @zerovkentucky, Shop & Share supports survivors of intimate partner abuse and emergency shelters across the state. Every item collected at Kroger stores in our 17-county service area will help survivors we serve.
Shop & Share is back on Saturday, February 7 and w Shop & Share is back on Saturday, February 7 and we need your help! 🛒💜 It's a one-day donation drive at grocery stores across Kentucky to support survivors of intimate partner abuse. Shoppers can “shop” for what they need and “share” a few items with their local domestic violence shelter. Enough non-perishable goods are collected on this day to stock our shelter’s pantry for almost a year! Over 200 volunteers are needed and here are the ways you can help: 🟣 Distributing our needs list at one of the 20+ Kroger locations across our 17 counties. 🟣 Delivering donated goods from stores outside of Lexington to the shelter, especially if you drive a truck, van, or big SUV. 🟣 Receiving, sorting, and stocking donations at the emergency shelter. Sign up at the link in bio! Shop & Share is sponsored by @britainybeshear and organized in coordination with @zerovkentucky, the state coalition of domestic violence programs, with the support of dozens of important partnerships across the state!
Our Handmade by Survivors online shop is currently Our Handmade by Survivors online shop is currently closed and will reopen next week! Thank you to everyone who supported survivors by purchasing products with us in 2025. 💜 While the shop is closed, you can still find Handmade by Survivors at our wonderful retail partners: @mickspotspot, @north_lime, @wbu_lexingtonky, and @hiltonlexingtondowntown!
As the year comes to a close, our favorite tree in As the year comes to a close, our favorite tree in front of the emergency shelter reminds us that growth happens in every season. We step into the new year rooted in safety, care, and hope for survivors. 💜 If you need support, our advocates are here for you 24/7 at 800-544-2022.

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