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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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Partners in the mission

October 10, 2016By GreenHouse17 Staff

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By Michael Stamper

Very recently I was given the opportunity via an open letter to possibly raise awareness concerning the immeasurably important issue of domestic violence. 

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Shop & Share is back on Saturday, February 7 and w Shop & Share is back on Saturday, February 7 and we need your help! 🛒💜 

It's a one-day donation drive at grocery stores across Kentucky to support survivors of intimate partner abuse. Shoppers can “shop” for what they need and “share” a few items with their local domestic violence shelter. Enough non-perishable goods are collected on this day to stock our shelter’s pantry for almost a year! 

Over 200 volunteers are needed and here are the ways you can help: 

🟣 Distributing our needs list at one of the 20+ Kroger locations across our 17 counties. 

🟣 Delivering donated goods from stores outside of Lexington to the shelter, especially if you drive a truck, van, or big SUV. 

🟣 Receiving, sorting, and stocking donations at the emergency shelter. 

Sign up at the link in bio!

Shop & Share is sponsored by @britainybeshear and organized in coordination with @zerovkentucky, the state coalition of domestic violence programs, with the support of dozens of important partnerships across the state!
Our Handmade by Survivors online shop is currently Our Handmade by Survivors online shop is currently closed and will reopen next week! Thank you to everyone who supported survivors by purchasing products with us in 2025. 💜

While the shop is closed, you can still find Handmade by Survivors at our wonderful retail partners: @mickspotspot, @north_lime, @wbu_lexingtonky, and @hiltonlexingtondowntown!
As the year comes to a close, our favorite tree in As the year comes to a close, our favorite tree in front of the emergency shelter reminds us that growth happens in every season.

We step into the new year rooted in safety, care, and hope for survivors. 💜

If you need support, our advocates are here for you 24/7 at 800-544-2022.
This year, 651 volunteers gave 2,626 hours of thei This year, 651 volunteers gave 2,626 hours of their time, representing $47,977 in support for survivors!!

From harvesting flowers and food to tidying the emergency shelter, Shop & Share, fun days for the kids, fence painting and so much more, our volunteers showed up in countless ways. 

We are deeply thankful for their time and grateful to have them by our side 💜
Our community’s support brings care and light to e Our community’s support brings care and light to every season of healing. Wishing everyone peaceful and safe holidays! 

If home is not a safe place for you or a loved one, please know that we are here 24/7 to answer your call at 800-544-2022 💜
This season is brighter thanks to the generosity o This season is brighter thanks to the generosity of our community! Thank you for helping create moments of joy for survivors and their children during our Holiday Gift Drive.

Pictured are a few of the amazing groups who made it possible. We are so grateful for every gift and to @ukalphachi for helping us organize the shop! 💜🎁💜
Making spirits bright 💜 If you do not feel safe a Making spirits bright 💜

If you do not feel safe at home this holiday season, please know that we are here 24/7 to answer your call. 📲 800-544-2022
An exciting project is officially complete! Ryan, An exciting project is officially complete! Ryan, our nature-based healing lead, attended a training at the @muddauberschool earlier this year to learn how to build a cob oven. 

With the help of residents, volunteers, and advocates, the build came together over about six weeks. Yesterday, we enjoyed our very first pizzas made even better with delicious sourdough from @wildlabbakery. 🍕

💜 Ryan shared, “It’s my vision to continue inviting folks outside through the winter to enjoy hot pizza around the fire ring and to celebrate winter’s dormancy together.”
We have a gift for everyone on your list that’s ha We have a gift for everyone on your list that’s handmade and supports survivors. 💜

Tuesday, December 16 is the last day to order before our shop closes. 

Shipping and local Lexington pickup available.

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Our services are funded in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Justice; Office of Violence Against Women; Grant Numbers VOCA-2024-GreenHou-00098, VAWA-2024-GreenHou-00032, and ARPA-2024-GreenHou-00034 through the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet with funds from the U.S. Department of Justice; Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; ZeroV; Kentucky General Fund; Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government; and other grants, foundations, and private donations. None of these funders nor any of their components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of these funders.