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Blog

My story

October 29, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Anonymous

I have been fleeing a domestic violence situation for 13 months now.  

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A Mayoral Perspective

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Mayor Ed Burtner
City of Winchester, Kentucky

In a civilized society we are judged by how we treat the most vulnerable and the least able to protect and defend themselves.

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Workplace Response

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Liz Davenport
Community Engagement Specialist & Realtor

I remember my first week at GreenHouse17.

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The Pet Connection

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Susan Malcomb
Lexington Humane Society

The Lexington Humane Society (LHS) is proud to partner with GreenHouse17 to ensure victims of domestic violence are never deterred from exiting a violent situation for fear of their pets’ health and well-being.

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Economic Justice

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Scott Keith, Americorps VISTA
ZeroV, Kentucky united against domestic violence

It’s essential that  survivors can take shelter from dangerous situations.

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One green dot at a time

October 14, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Meredith Swim
Green Dot Lexington Coordinator

Envision a map of our community.

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Beneficios migratorios para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica

October 12, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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Por Nathalie Dietrich

La ley en Estados Unidos ofrece beneficios migratorios para los que son sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, independientemente de su estado migratorio. 

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Intimate partner abuse in later life

October 12, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Sherry Huff Culp, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass

Have you ever considered what it must be like to be a survivor of domestic violence, aging, disabled, and living in a nursing home? 

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Partners in the mission

October 10, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Michael Stamper

Very recently I was given the opportunity via an open letter to possibly raise awareness concerning the immeasurably important issue of domestic violence. 

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Secrets We Keep

October 8, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Carol Taylor-Shim
Chair, GreenHouse17 Board of Directors

Dear Sister,

I’m writing to you because I love you and know you are in pain.

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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.
2016 💜 🌱🌻🐴 💚 Advocates are always available to ta 2016 💜 🌱🌻🐴 💚

Advocates are always available to take your call at 800-544-2022 📱
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#MLKDay
🛒 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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Our services are funded in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Justice; Office of Violence Against Women; Grant Numbers VOCA-2024-GreenHou-00098, VAWA-2024-GreenHou-00032, and ARPA-2024-GreenHou-00034 through the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet with funds from the U.S. Department of Justice; Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; ZeroV; Kentucky General Fund; Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government; and other grants, foundations, and private donations. None of these funders nor any of their components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of these funders.