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BLOG

Our Anniversary Love Letter to Survivors

February 14, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Ten years ago our organization received its federal nonprofit status.The

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West Sixth Brewery: Pay It Forward Cocoa Porter

November 16, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

West Sixth Brewery has chosen our organization to beΒ  this quarter’s beneficiary of their Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter!

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17 Days/17 Ways – Purchase Products Handmade By Survivors

October 17, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Our new Etsy shop opens for business today!

The shop features ten listings for body care products handmade by survivors of intimate partner abuse.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Believe Your Voice Matters

October 16, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Curtis Bethel
Student Blogger

Note: The following post was written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from our staff as part of a service learning project.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Work with your HR Department

October 15, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

The effects of intimate partner abuse often extend to the workplace. Consider real stories from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) website:

  • Shirley was shot 13 times by her ex-husband on the way to work
  • Delia and her co-worker were shot to death by Delia’s estranged husband.
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17 Days/17 Ways – Write A Letter

October 14, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Intimate partner violence happens in every community and neighborhood, but sometimes we don’t hear about the issue in the news until someone is harmed.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Honestly Ask Yourself

October 13, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Dan Schlachter
Student Blogger

Note: Today’s post was written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Speak Their Names

October 12, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Today’s way to help is a more difficult one. Data collected by the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics finds an average of three women are murdered by an intimate partner every day in the United States.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Plan a Donation Drive for Survivors

October 11, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Zach Logue
Student Blogger

Note: This post was written by a freshman student at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Talk to Young People About Healthy Relationships

October 10, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Jamison
Student Blogger

Note: This post is written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project.

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Farm Friday! πŸ… πŸ’ 🐎 πŸ§„ πŸ¦‹ πŸ₯’ πŸ› Farm Friday! πŸ… πŸ’ 🐎 πŸ§„ πŸ¦‹ πŸ₯’ πŸ›
Have you spotted our blooms at Crank & Boom this s Have you spotted our blooms at Crank & Boom this summer? πŸ₯³

Thank you @crankandboom for being a Summer Flower CSA member and for always supporting survivors! We love our community! πŸ¦πŸ’œ
Thank you to these amazing volunteers from Tiffany Thank you to these amazing volunteers from Tiffany & Co.! πŸ’œ

They cleaned the kitchen and fridges, washed dishes, restocked shelves with food for residents, and freshened up the kids’ room.

Your time and care helped make our space look and feel brighter, and we’re so grateful. πŸ’Ž
πŸ”‰πŸ˜Œ Healing Garden πŸ’œπŸŒ·πŸŒ±β˜€οΈβ˜οΈπŸ’š
We’re so grateful for these incredible @gsp_ky s We’re so grateful for these incredible @gsp_ky students who spent their Saturday helping us organize the basement! πŸ§ΉπŸ“¦ Our advocates were very excited to see such a clean, neat space. πŸ’œ 

Our shelter’s basement stores food, towels, sheets, personal supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, and other essentials for more than 300 adults and children each year. Last year it took more than 500 hours of staff and volunteer time to keep the basement tidy, so support like this makes a big difference! Thank you!!
This weekend's mass shooting in Lexington was deva This weekend's mass shooting in Lexington was devastating.

We hold the families of Beverly Gumm and Christina Combs in our hearts - as well as the wounded and their faith community. 

We grieve and stand with you. πŸ’œ
πŸ’œ β€œI’m worried for you. We are always here, πŸ’œ β€œI’m worried for you. We are always here, and we love you. Don’t ever think you have gone so far that you can’t come out.”

When someone you love is in an abusive relationship, you might wonder how to act, what to say, or how to stay connected. 

Our executive director shares guidance for families and friends navigating these complex situations in our latest blog post at the link in bio. 

πŸ“² Have questions about supporting someone you love? Call our 24/7 hotline at 800-544-2022.
β€œIt always helps to have a place to go where you β€œIt always helps to have a place to go where you can process your emotions. It helps you see that you’re not alone.” 

Everyone’s story is different, but sometimes sharing with others who have been through similar experiences can offer comfort.Β 

Advocate Christy hosts our Spiritual Care support group via Zoom. 

To see the full list of in-person and Zoom support groups, visit the link in bio. πŸ’œ
πŸ’œ Raise awareness & offer support πŸ’œΒ  Hang πŸ’œ Raise awareness & offer support πŸ’œΒ 

Hang our crisis hotline tear-off flyer at your business to help bring attention to intimate partner abuse, offer a resource, and show your employees and visitors your commitment to their well-being. 

Print one at the link in bio!

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