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Sara’s Story

July 6, 2026By Blog, Stories, Survivor Stories
"Document everything. That helped to prove what was really going on." We were together for six years. He was a charmer at first. The abuse started slow. It started early and gradually got worse and worse, as they usually do. There was a lot of physical, mental, and sexual abuse.…
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Charitable Deduction Changes

July 3, 2026By Blog
New 2026 federal tax rules change how charitable deductions work for taxpayers who take the standard deduction and for those who itemize. Most people who support our mission do so for very personal reasons. You give because you believe survivors and their children deserve safety, healing, and stability after abuse.…
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Off Campus

June 29, 2026By Blog
Off Campus, the new hockey romance on Amazon Prime based on Elle Kennedy’s book, The Deal, has become one of the most watched series debuts.   In episode 5, a trigger warning and resource information appears before the episode begins. The text was so small that we had to pause the…
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Recent Legislative Session

June 23, 2026By Blog
The Kentucky legislative session concluded in April, and Governor Beshear signed three bills related to our mission into law. The new legislation, taking effect July 1, strengthens protections for survivors of intimate partner abuse in Kentucky. Legislation introduced by Representative Steven Rudy makes stalking a felony offense and expands the…
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Finding Employment After Abuse

June 8, 2026By Blog, Services
Abusers often use financial or economic abuse to maintain control. An abuser may prevent survivors from getting a job, force them to quit their job, harass them at work, or withhold or restrict use of finances.   “Nearly every person we serve has also suffered financial abuse,” says Diane Fleet, associate director. “Removing just a few barriers can make all the difference.”  Wraparound Support  When…
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KY Gives Day 2026

April 22, 2026By Blog
Update: Thank you for helping us raise over $10,000 in 24 hours!!! KY Gives Day is on Tuesday, May 12! Our friends at the Kentucky Nonprofit Network organize this one-day giving event to unite the community around causes that matter. Your donation will grow hope for more than a hundred…
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

April 17, 2026By Blog
We are proud to join organizations from coast to coast to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 19–25, 2026.  This annual week of awareness is organized by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. This year’s theme is "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve…
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Inspired Giving

April 2, 2026By Blog
Altruism Matters The Economics of Altruism class at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics recently selected our organization as a partner agency. As part of the course, a team of five students completed an in-depth economic analysis and recommendations for our nonprofit. “The survey results from…
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Artist Enrichment Grant

March 30, 2026By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Empowered Expression Through the Artist Enrichment Grant at the Kentucky Foundation for Women, photographer Katie Romano will support survivors this year through her digital and analog art. Katie says, “I am so excited to be working with GreenHouse17 and creating artwork which uplifts and advocates for women. Sharing the voices…
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