Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Please check back soon. Information about this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month is taking root.
Rock Relief
Make plans to attend Rock Relief to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 11 to show your support for survivors. The band Canvas and the Cellar Bar & Grille will host Rock Relief, a day of amazing local music to raise awareness and funds for survivors of domestic violence. Performances…
Cartober
Cartober is a month to share how your used vehicle donation can support nonprofit organizations. We partner with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to accept donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and boats to our mission. Corissa Phillips, our external relations director, recently donated her 23-year-old vehicle to CARS. "I…
Volunteers Matter
Time & Talent Michael Watts was first introduced to our organization when his wife discovered the farm while looking for flowers for their church’s garden exchange. He soon began donating to the mission and volunteering to help with big community events like Shop & Share. “I have three sisters, and…
Arlington Elementary
Sew Sweet! Fourth and fifth graders at Arlington Elementary lovingly sewed more than 70 teddy bears for children living at our emergency shelter. “Our students learned to hand sew, cut a pattern, stuff their bear, and were so proud of themselves with their finished product,” explains Kristen Blaker, Art Teacher…
New Survivor Stipend Match
A new one-time grant from Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (OHPI) will support nature-based healing and stability after surviving abuse. Survivors living at the shelter experience the benefits of nature in many ways—from farm walks to nutritious meals. Adult survivors may choose to participate in…
Lethality Assessment Program
A new program partnership will offer support in Scott County and Frankfort. A nationally recognized Lethality Assessment Program is expanding to Kentucky, thanks to leadership by ZeroV, the state coalition of domestic violence programs, and Merryman House in Paducah. This evidenced-based strategy developed by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence…
House Bill 38
Mary Ann's Story Continues. Read the first part here. After their phone call, Mary Ann and Representative Tipton began drafting legislation to hold abusers accountable. Their work would become known as HB 38 during this year’s Kentucky General Assembly. She received another call from the congressman after the bill was…
Mary Ann’s Story
"I have reclaimed my strength and my voice." On the morning of December 18, 2022, I was jolted awake by my now ex-husband, only to find myself being brutally attacked. I was hit in the head with a phone, my face busted, knocked to the ground, held down by the…
The Recent Domestic Violence Mass Shooting in Lexington
The recent domestic violence 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. In the days and weeks ahead, hard questions will be asked. How could…
