Mother’s Day Is Just Around The Corner
You do know that Mother’s Day is just around the corner, right?
Kentucky Dating Violence Legislation Passed
By Darlene Thomas
Executive Director
For seven years advocates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have sought protections for victims of dating violence.
Another Snow Day at the Shelter
Another snow day. In March?!
Snow days promise so much in the beginning.
Call for Short Films By, For, About Women in Central Kentucky
We are proud to partner with the Lexington Film League in this call for submissions of short films by, for, and about women in central Kentucky!
Thinking About Flowers
By Jessica Ballard
Farm and Family Advocate
As I am writing this post, snow is gently falling outside my window.
Our Anniversary Love Letter to Survivors
Ten years ago our organization received its federal nonprofit status.The
West Sixth Brewery: Pay It Forward Cocoa Porter
West Sixth Brewery has chosen our organization to be this quarter’s beneficiary of their Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter!
17 Days/17 Ways – Purchase Products Handmade By Survivors
Our new Etsy shop opens for business today!
The shop features ten listings for body care products handmade by survivors of intimate partner abuse.
17 Days/17 Ways – Believe Your Voice Matters
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.
17 Days/17 Ways – Work with your HR Department
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.
