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Message from Our Executive Director

November 21, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

A message from Darlene Thomas, GreenHouse17 Executive Director:

“Our vision is a community, nation, and world in which intimate partner abuse no longer exists.

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Lisa’s Story of Healing and Survival

October 29, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

Lisa made this video. This is her story of healing and survival in her own voice. 

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My story

October 29, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Anonymous

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

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A Mayoral Perspective

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Mayor Ed Burtner
City of Winchester, Kentucky

In a civilized society we are judged by how we treat the most vulnerable and the least able to protect and defend themselves.

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Workplace Response

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Liz Davenport
Community Engagement Specialist & Realtor

I remember my first week at GreenHouse17.

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The Pet Connection

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Susan Malcomb
Lexington Humane Society

The Lexington Humane Society (LHS) is proud to partner with GreenHouse17 to ensure victims of domestic violence are never deterred from exiting a violent situation for fear of their pets’ health and well-being.

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Economic Justice

October 24, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Scott Keith, Americorps VISTA
ZeroV, Kentucky united against domestic violence

It’s essential that  survivors can take shelter from dangerous situations.

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One green dot at a time

October 14, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Meredith Swim
Green Dot Lexington Coordinator

Envision a map of our community.

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Beneficios migratorios para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica

October 12, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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Por Nathalie Dietrich

La ley en Estados Unidos ofrece beneficios migratorios para los que son sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, independientemente de su estado migratorio. 

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Intimate partner abuse in later life

October 12, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Sherry Huff Culp, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass

Have you ever considered what it must be like to be a survivor of domestic violence, aging, disabled, and living in a nursing home? 

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Farm Friday 🍅🦋🐴🌻☁️ Farm Friday 🍅🦋🐴🌻☁️
A new one-time grant from Lexington-Fayette Urban A new one-time grant from Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (OHPI) will support nature-based healing and stability after surviving abuse.

Survivors living at the shelter experience the benefits of nature in many ways—from farm walks to nutritious meals. Adult survivors may choose to participate in a focused six-week project that provides a stipend for their contributions to the farm’s day-to-day operations.

“The stipend was amazing for me,” shares Eboni, a past stipend project participant. “I was able to save $200, get clothes for my son and me, fix my car, and even buy a washer and dryer for our new apartment.”

Funding from OHPI will provide a dollar-for-dollar match on the value of stipends earned by survivors. Matching funds can be applied to self-identified barriers to economic stability. Examples include expenses like car repairs, rental fees, job uniforms, medical care, and savings accounts.

“For future participants receiving more, it’ll just double their chances for success,” adds Eboni. 💜

📖 This is one article from our summer Bloom newsletter. Read the full issue at the link in bio!
💐 Our first u-pick of the season was magical! W 💐 Our first u-pick of the season was magical! We enjoyed spending time on the farm with everyone. 🤗
 
🌻 Don’t miss your chance to join us on August 23, September 6, and September 20 - buckets are selling quickly!
 
🪣 Reserve your bucket at the link in bio!
 
💜 Bring a friend, pick fresh blooms, and support survivors 💜
A beautiful weekend at @hollergirlmusicfestival 💜💚
Sending our biggest thanks to our friends from @li Sending our biggest thanks to our friends from @lifeatgray and Hyland! 

They spent their Friday volunteering with us to paint the fence surrounding our property! We’re so grateful for their time and support! 💜💚
Behind-the-scenes of the photography session with Behind-the-scenes of the photography session with Mary Ann, the survivor story featured in our Summer Bloom newsletter. 💜 

Mary Ann’s story is a powerful reminder of the very real threats of intimate partner abuse. And that one person’s voice and determination can make change happen! 

“I lay there, my mind racing with a single thought. I don’t want to die. The man staring at me was not the man I had married. I knew I had to run.  

The domestic violence order meant nothing to him. He wasted no time violating it, calling and leaving 23 messages within five days. 

The ankle monitor offered no real protection – he had already decided he was coming for me. 

I reached out to James Tipton, my state representative, and left a voicemail about my situation. He called me the next day…”   

📖 Read both parts of Mary Ann’s story and how she changed history at the link in bio.
Farm Friday! 🍅 💐 🐎 🧄 🦋 🥒 🐛 Farm Friday! 🍅 💐 🐎 🧄 🦋 🥒 🐛
Have you spotted our blooms at Crank & Boom this s Have you spotted our blooms at Crank & Boom this summer? 🥳

Thank you @crankandboom for being a Summer Flower CSA member and for always supporting survivors! We love our community! 🍦💜
Thank you to these amazing volunteers from Tiffany Thank you to these amazing volunteers from Tiffany & Co.! 💜

They cleaned the kitchen and fridges, washed dishes, restocked shelves with food for residents, and freshened up the kids’ room.

Your time and care helped make our space look and feel brighter, and we’re so grateful. 💎

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