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Day 8: Let’s Talk About Intimate Partner Abuse in the LGBTQ Community

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Intimate partner abuse is a pattern of behavior in which the thoughts, beliefs and conduct of an intimate partner are controlled through physical, emotional, sexual and/or economic violence.

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Day 9: Talk to Young People About Healthy Relationships

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Dating relationships, even healthy ones, are complex at any age.

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Day 10: Organize a Donation Drive

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Survivors of intimate partner abuse leave behind so much when they flee violence.

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Day 11: Follow Kentucky Organizations That Support Survivors

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Liking and following partners in the mission to end intimate partner abuse is a great way to engage in the mission and advocate for survivors. 

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Day 12: Speak Their Names

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

On average, three women are killed by an intimate partner every day in our nation.

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Day 13: Read, Watch and Listen to Stories of Survival

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Stories help us to process our experiences, sympathize with the experiences of others, and make connections with friends and family.

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Day 14: Purchase Products Handmade By Survivors

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Have you visited our Etsy Shop? Our shop sells self-care products that are Handmade by Survivors.

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Day 15: Learn More About the Effects on Children

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Futures Without Violence reports 15.5 million children in the United States have been exposed to intimate partner violence at least once in the past year.

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Day 16: Honestly Ask Yourself

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

It’s easy to get caught up our busy lives and forget to examine our own behaviors.

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Day 17: Believe Your Voice Matters

September 29, 2015By GreenHouse17 Staff

Candy Lightner’s voice changed drunk driving laws.

Lilly Ledbetter’s voice protected women in the workplace.

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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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