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Colorful Days

November 27, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

My favorite days at shelter are those in which creativity is palpable.

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Gratitude at GreenHouse17

November 20, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Domestic Violence Awareness Month. #GivingTuesday. Good Giving Challenge.

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Define American

October 21, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Many of us use words without considering their origin and effect on others.

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Speak My Name

October 12, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

We speak these names to remember their lives and call for an end to the violence. 

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Shelter Renovation Complete

September 30, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Please join us on Tuesday, October 15 to celebrate the completed renovation of our region’s emergency shelter for survivors.

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Hello from Manuela

September 13, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff


Hello folx! My name is Manuela Hincapie Vidal and I am thrilled to begin my fourth AmeriCorps service term, this time as an AmeriCorps VISTA Communications Specialist here at GreenHouse17; my one-year service term is made possible by the Corporation for National and Community Service as well as the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky.

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Community Partner Spotlight: Maple Tree Gallery

September 13, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

With the hustle and bustle of city life in Lexington, it is always nice to get out and about into the smaller, more relaxed towns that we serve. 

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Back to School

August 21, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

The early morning pitter patter of little feet down the hallways. The sleepy eyes and big yawns in the dining room.

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U-Pick Day on the Farm

July 27, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

You and your friends are invited out to the farm for some flower-picking fun!

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Shelter Renovation – Phase III Update

May 20, 2019By GreenHouse17 Staff

Darlene Thomas, our Executive Director, takes you on a tour of the shelter renovation progress in this video.

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    Bluegrass Gives 2025

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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 💜
Our hearts are so full 💜🌈 During Bluegrass Gives Our hearts are so full 💜🌈

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

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

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!
We are so full of gratitude. What a wonderful #Blu We are so full of gratitude. What a wonderful #BluegrassGives!

Thank you to everyone who gave and to all the match sponsors who made this possible.

There is still time to make your gift at the link in bio.

The @knightfdn will be matching donations in the final hours of Bluegrass Gives - starting at 10 pm. Thank you!

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Our community is amazing. As of noon we’ve raised $29,791 to support survivors! 
 
There's still plenty of time to make a gift today! And a $1 for $1 match is available almost every hour. Giving ends just before midnight tonight. 
 
We are grateful for all the hard work of @bgcfky, @smileypetepublishing, and the match sponsors! Thank you to @whitakerbankky for matching $5,000 during early giving, an anonymous former board member for matching board donations, and everyone who has made a gift to the mission so far. 

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It's here! #BluegrassGives starts now! 

Today we're honoring the strength and wisdom of the survivors highlighted in our Bloom newsletters this year – Tanya (and Roscoe!), Mary Ann, and Cassie. 

Make your gift to support survivors at the link in bio!

Reminder - Bluegrass Gives is now a one-day-only event on December 2. Lots of matching funds are available and giving ends just before midnight tonight. Check our stories for challenge info to maximize your gifts!
Our leadership team shares more about #BluegrassGi Our leadership team shares more about #BluegrassGives, the one-day online giving event on Tuesday, December 2. 
 
This Giving Tuesday, your support shows survivors and their children fleeing intimate partner abuse that their community cares about their safety. 
 
Link in bio to make your gift 💝 
 
Bluegrass Gives officially starts at 6 am on Tuesday, December 2 and ends just before midnight. Lots of matching funds are available to maximize your gifts!
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!

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