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Handmade by Survivors Product Reflections ๐Ÿ’œ

December 9, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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I’ll Stand by You

December 8, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Handmade by Survivors Soap Gift Guide

November 30, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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History of Handmade by Survivors

November 22, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Will Smith discusses trauma from intimate partner abuse

November 18, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Morgan’s Story

November 11, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Heart of Kentucky Steering Committee

November 1, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Speak My Name

October 25, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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Read, Watch, and Listen to Stories

October 18, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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We’re watching Maid on Netflix – and you should too.

October 13, 2021By Chelsey Keesy
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    Purple Thursday

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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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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