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17 Days/17 Ways – Think About How You’d Respond

October 1, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

You would call 911 if you saw a drunk driver strike a pedestrian.

You might even call the police if your neighbors are playing loud music.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Change Your Profile Pics

September 30, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

The first way to help end intimate partner abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month is easy.

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17 Days/17 Ways Campaign – October 1 to 17

September 28, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

People are talking about intimate partner violence. It’s in the news.

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Kroger Community Rewards!

August 29, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Kroger has committed to donating a portion of purchases made with Kroger Plus Cards to the nonprofit organization of your choice.

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U-Pick Flowers Day – August 23

August 5, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

We’re planning a U-Pick Day on the farm! Get together a group of family and friends for a fun day of flower picking on our farm.

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My Journey from Domestic Violence to Safety

June 23, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

This post was written by a resident at GreenHouse17:

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

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Don’t mind us, we’re just Groovin’

June 14, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Summer is here. That never-ending winter with polar vortexes and 13 cancellations of school in Fayette County?

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Thoughts from a Resident

June 9, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

The following is a beautiful blog written by a resident at our shelter:

“A blessing and a curse understanding the misunderstood independent and then codependent -is this what mixed emotions are all about?

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You’re Invited – Summer Tours

May 29, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

How do you imagine our shelter?

Many people assume it’s a sad place given the nature of our mission, but our shelter probably isn’t what you imagine.

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Public Announcement: Child and Adult Care Food Program Participation

May 6, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

We are happy to announce our emergency shelter’s participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) administered by the Kentucky Department of Education.

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This season is brighter thanks to the generosity o This season is brighter thanks to the generosity of our community! Thank you for helping create moments of joy for survivors and their children during our Holiday Gift Drive.

Pictured are a few of the amazing groups who made it possible. We are so grateful for every gift and to @ukalphachi for helping us organize the shop! ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’œ
Making spirits bright ๐Ÿ’œ If you do not feel safe a Making spirits bright ๐Ÿ’œ

If you do not feel safe at home this holiday season, please know that we are here 24/7 to answer your call. ๐Ÿ“ฒ 800-544-2022
An exciting project is officially complete! Ryan, An exciting project is officially complete! Ryan, our nature-based healing lead, attended a training at the @muddauberschool earlier this year to learn how to build a cob oven. 

With the help of residents, volunteers, and advocates, the build came together over about six weeks. Yesterday, we enjoyed our very first pizzas made even better with delicious sourdough from @wildlabbakery. ๐Ÿ•

๐Ÿ’œ Ryan shared, โ€œItโ€™s my vision to continue inviting folks outside through the winter to enjoy hot pizza around the fire ring and to celebrate winterโ€™s dormancy together.โ€
We have a gift for everyone on your list thatโ€™s ha We have a gift for everyone on your list thatโ€™s handmade and supports survivors. ๐Ÿ’œ

Tuesday, December 16 is the last day to order before our shop closes. 

Shipping and local Lexington pickup available.
A little snow walk and horse love ๐Ÿดโ„๏ธ A little snow walk and horse love ๐Ÿดโ„๏ธ
Oh what fun to get messy and creative! The kids' a Oh what fun to get messy and creative! The kids' ah-dough-able ornaments turned out so sweet ๐Ÿ’œ
Handmade with care, celebrated with joy ๐ŸŽ‰ Your Handmade with care, celebrated with joy ๐ŸŽ‰ 
 
Your purchase of Handmade by Survivors products supports survivors on their healing journeys. 
 
Last day to order before the shop closes is Tuesday, December 16. Delivery and local Lexington pick up is available.
If home is not a safe place for you, please know t If home is not a safe place for you, please know that we are here 24/7 to answer your call. 800-544-2022 ๐Ÿ’œ
Our hearts are so full ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒˆ During Bluegrass Gives Our hearts are so full ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒˆ

During Bluegrass Gives we raised over $42,000 to support survivors! Our best year ever!ย 

Thank you to @bgcfky, @smileypetepublishing, @whitakerbankky, our anonymous board match sponsor, @mahanmultimedia, and everyone who made a gift or shared about the giving event.ย 

Your generosity helps bring safety, stability, and hope to survivors of intimate partner abuse. 

Donations are still open until December 5 at 9 am to make your gift!

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