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We all know the holidays can be hectic and that sometimes you just need a break. That’s why we’re offering a yoga and hot chocolate event on December 17. Come and relax with us in a class led by Delia Rose Gibbs and GreenHouse17 staff members, then savor the delicious…

Have you been looking for a way to brush up on your painting skills? If so, come out to our Painting with GreenHouse17 event hosted by the talented instructors at Ethos! In this class, you will create a beautiful painting inspired by GreenHouse17’s farm. The paintings will go home with…

Join us at The Burl (map it) on Sunday, December 4 for a night of holiday music and fundraising for all ages. Rhyan Sinclair and Tara Bassett co-host this evening featuring some of the best musicians in the Bluegrass performing your holiday favorites to benefit the Foster Care Council of Lexington, KY…

Calling all Classic Rock lovers! This month we have a very exciting opportunity from Classic Rock 92 One and Willis Music in Lexington! These two business have joined forces to hold an online auction to raise funds for GreenHouse17 and two other wonderful local nonprofits: Lexington Rescue Mission and Military…

A message from Darlene Thomas, GreenHouse17 Executive Director: “Our vision is a community, nation, and world in which intimate partner abuse no longer exists. The safety and healing of survivors are complicated by systemic oppression. We stand against sexism, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and other forms of persecution. And we will nurture lives harmed by intimate partner abuse. Today, tomorrow,…

Lisa made this video. This is her story of healing and survival in her own voice. We share it with her permission. This post is part of our 17 Voices campaign during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is being abused, please call our 24-hour crisis hotline: 800-544-2022.

By Anonymous I have been fleeing a domestic violence situation for 13 months now.   I left everything I and my kids owned, including our vehicle.  He threatened to kill us and himself to solve his problems.  I was terrified because he had already assaulted me numerous times and has…

[sgmb id=”1″] 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. I am concerned about domestic violence because it affects the safety and health of our citizens. The ramifications in…

[sgmb id=”1″] By Liz Davenport Community Engagement Specialist & Realtor I remember my first week at GreenHouse17. A wash of guilt come over me as my eyes were opened to the world of domestic violence. We  go in to our jobs each day with our own set of stresses and worries.…