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Lunafest Lexington Film Festival

November 1, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

LUNAFEST LEXINGTON is an annual film festival by, for and about women.

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So, why do we farm?

October 29, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

Have you ever wondered how our farm program relates to our mission to end intimate partner abuse?

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Let’s launch the challenge together

October 29, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

The 2013 GoodGiving Guide Challenge kicks off on Friday, November 1.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Believe Your Actions Can Make A Difference

October 16, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

Today marks the final day of our 17 Days/17 Ways campaign featuring ways you can help end intimate partner abuse in families and our community.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Adopt us where you work

October 16, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

Volunteer Match reports that workplace volunteer programs benefit employees and companies.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Write a Letter

October 13, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

Domestic violence permeates all communities and neighborhoods. Many turn a blind eye to domestic violence because they think it is someoneโ€™s personal matter that needs to be resolved within their home.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Is your behavior truly violence-free?

October 13, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

I think as adults we can all learn some things from Kid President.ย It can be very easy to point blame at others around us when we are considering what needs to changeย  to prevent violence.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Contact Legislators to Help Victims

October 13, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

You have the power to help lonely bills that matter become law. If youโ€™ve never advocated for legislative action, no worries.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Donate to GreenHouse17

October 12, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

We can always use volunteers to help with services and outreach, but there are ways to support the mission to end intimate partner abuse in our community even if you’re not in the position to devote time.

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17 Days/17 Ways — Talk to Young Adults

October 11, 2013By GreenHouse17 Staff

The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association reports that โ€œ40% of teenage girls age 14-17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.”

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Support survivors during Domestic Violence Awarene Support survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month with our Lavender Haze duos! All of our products are Handmade by Survivors of intimate partner abuse during their journeys of healing. ๐Ÿ’œ

Shop at the link in bio!
It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Here are s It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Here are some upcoming events you can attend to support survivors ๐Ÿ’œ

Sedona Taphouse has chosen us for Dine Out for Charity. Each Monday in October, have lunch or dinner with a qualifying meal and some profits will go to support the mission. Stop by our resource table at dinner and say hi!

Rock Relief is on Saturday, October 11 from 1 pm to 11 pm! Canvas and @thecellarlexington will host a day of amazing local music to raise awareness and funds.

The @lexkypolice and Grace Baptist Church are hosting Faith & Blue on Sunday, October 12 from noon to 2 pm. There will be food, donation opportunities, family fun, and interactive public safety exhibitions. 

Get details for all #DVAM2025 events at the link in bio!
Itโ€™s Domestic Violence Awareness Month! ๐Ÿ’œ 

๐Ÿก Survivors and their children deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities. We can all help make safety visible, real, and possible. 

Read more at the link in bio!
Thank you to the @uk_collegeofpharmacy Community S Thank you to the @uk_collegeofpharmacy Community Service Learning students, @hiltonlexingtondowntown volunteers, and the Williamstown Woman's Club for supporting survivors! ๐Ÿ’œ

UK CSL students prepared dinner for residents and harvested gomphrena and celosia to dry for crafts.

Hilton Hotel volunteers made lasagna soup, cleaned the kitchen, and helped us catch up on dishes.

Members of the Williamstown Woman's Club delivered generous donations to the emergency shelter.
๐Ÿ’œ Purple Thursday is October 16! ๐Ÿ’œ Our merc ๐Ÿ’œ Purple Thursday is October 16! ๐Ÿ’œ

Our merch store is stocked with lots of purple shirts to choose from, including our new designs - This is a Safe Tee and 24-Hour Hotline ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Place your order by October 3 for delivery in time to raise awareness on #PurpleThursday during Domestic Violence Awareness Month ๐Ÿ’Ÿ

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Who has spotted our flowers at @gatton_park? Since Who has spotted our flowers at @gatton_park? Since opening day in August, weโ€™ve loved delivering fresh bouquets every Friday to brighten their restrooms! ๐Ÿ’

Weโ€™re so thankful for their generous support of survivors and our mission ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’š
๐Ÿ‚ Fall begins today, and our last summer u-pick ๐Ÿ‚ Fall begins today, and our last summer u-pick event was Saturday! It was a beautiful way to close the season.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us to support survivors and everyone who shared their beautiful bouquets with us! Now the farm begins its much-needed rest.ย ย 
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Fill out the short summer flowers form in the link in bio if youโ€™d like to be notified when registration opens next year.
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Weโ€™re remembering a very special member of our f Weโ€™re remembering a very special member of our farm family. ๐Ÿ’œ 

Earlier this year, JB Minor Burn , JB, passed away at nearly 36 years old. He was the beloved horse of Lyndsay, a longtime advocate in the mission, and lived with us on the farm for many years. 

Lyndsay shares:  JB was a very special horse and he can never be replaced. Iโ€™m very thankful that I got to spend so many years with him. Here are some of his accomplishments - 

๐Ÿ’– A successful harness racehorse, racing over 100 times before his retirement. 

๐Ÿ’– Served in the Sitting Tall riding program for children with disabilities. 

๐Ÿ’– Qualified for the Michigan State 4H Competition in the Contesting Division. 

๐Ÿ’– Completed hundreds of miles of trails including the Shore-to-Shore ride from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. 

๐Ÿ’– Was the first horseback ride for countless friends and their children. 

๐Ÿ’– Most of all, he was my best friend. ๐Ÿ’—
Our staff enjoyed a special retreat day! Taking ti Our staff enjoyed a special retreat day! Taking time to connect and share with one another strengthens our work for survivors and our community. ๐Ÿ’œ

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