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Another Snow Day at the Shelter

March 6, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Another snow day. In March?!

Snow days promise so much in the beginning.

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Call for Short Films By, For, About Women in Central Kentucky

March 2, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

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!

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Thinking About Flowers

February 23, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Jessica Ballard
Farm and Family Advocate

As I am writing this post, snow is gently falling outside my window.

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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 be  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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Swipe to see all our Handmade by Survivors product Swipe to see all our Handmade by Survivors products!  Cold process soaps, soy wax candles, lip balms, and bath salts are crafted with care by survivors and make the perfect gift for someone special. 🎁💜

Shop local and support survivors at the link in bio. Use code BRIGHT for 10% off now through Monday!
We're so thankful! Residents enjoyed fun fall ac We're so thankful! 

Residents enjoyed fun fall activities this week - a pumpkin toss, crafts, and a delicious chili dinner. Today we’ll share our Thanksgiving meal together. 

So much gratitude to @firstpreslexington for providing First Fixins meal bags to survivors and their families. 

Thank you to volunteers from Mid America Apartments for preparing chili for lunch, tidying the basement storage, and surprising us with a $1,000 donation. 

Our Community Connectors gathered for an appreciation party with snacks and games. We’re lucky to have such a dedicated group representing us in the community. 

Our Board of Directors met at @gatton_park last week for their annual meeting. Their leadership and service mean so much. 

Wishing everyone a peaceful Thanksgiving. If home is not a safe place for you, call our advocates anytime at 800-544-2022. 💜
The GoodGiving Challenge has a new name - Bluegras The GoodGiving Challenge has a new name - Bluegrass Gives! Early giving starts NOW, and we have an exciting announcement!
 
Your early gift to our mission could be matched $1 for $1 by the @whitakerbankky $5,000 Early Giving Match! Gretchen Bright, Marketing Director at Whitaker Bank and Secretary of our Board of Directors, shares why your gift matters.
 
Make your early gift today to double your support for survivors at the link in bio!
 
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for safety and for your support that helps make it possible for survivors. Every gift helps survivors on their journeys of healing. 
 
Stay tuned: Bluegrass Gives will be on Giving Tuesday, December 2, as a one-day-only event. Lots of matching funds will be available to maximize your gifts to support survivors.
Handmade by Survivors for the holidays! 💜 ✨ Take Handmade by Survivors for the holidays! 💜

✨ Take 10% off with code BRIGHT now through next weekend! ✨

Shop local and support survivors at the link in bio.

Delivery or local Lexington pickup available.
Making spirits bright! ✨ We’ll be the sole source Making spirits bright! ✨

We’ll be the sole source of holiday help this season for over 100 adults and children in our emergency shelter or receiving supportive services in the community. 

Your generous holiday giving matters to families surviving intimate partner abuse. 💜🎁

Please order or deliver donations before December 10. Wish list and details at the link in bio!
We’re so grateful for our UK College of Pharmacy C We’re so grateful for our UK College of Pharmacy CSL students! 🍂 They helped sort our pantry for the holidays and made this sweet Thanksgiving decoration for the shelter.
A beautiful snowy day at the shelter. ❄️ Wishing e A beautiful snowy day at the shelter. ❄️ Wishing everyone warmth and safety - and reminding you that support is available anytime at 800-544-2022. 💜
What an honor! New Kentucky Colonel Darlene Thomas What an honor! New Kentucky Colonel Darlene Thomas is presented with her Certificate of Commission from Colonel Kevin Bullock, Thoroughbred Chapter President, and Cols. Michelle Taylor and Lezlei Kelly. The @kycolonels title recognizes service and accomplishments to the community.
Our Handmade by Survivors shop is open early for t Our Handmade by Survivors shop is open early for the holidays 🌟 

A Hope Box is the perfect way to make spirits bright for loved ones this holiday season! 

Every product features essential oils and nourishing ingredients. And they're made right here in central Kentucky on the farm that surrounds our emergency shelter. 

💌 Shop at the link in bio!

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