Thinking About Flowers
By Jessica Ballard
Farm and Family Advocate
As I am writing this post, snow is gently falling outside my window.
Our Anniversary Love Letter to Survivors
Ten years ago our organization received its federal nonprofit status.The
West Sixth Brewery: Pay It Forward Cocoa Porter
West Sixth Brewery has chosen our organization to beย this quarter’s beneficiary of their Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter!
17 Days/17 Ways – Purchase Products Handmade By Survivors
Our new Etsy shop opens for business today!
The shop features ten listings for body care products handmade by survivors of intimate partner abuse.
17 Days/17 Ways – Believe Your Voice Matters
By Curtis Bethel
Student Blogger
Note: The following post was written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from our staff as part of a service learning project.
17 Days/17 Ways – Work with your HR Department
The effects of intimate partner abuse often extend to the workplace. Consider real stories from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) website:
- Shirley was shot 13 times by her ex-husband on the way to work
- Delia and her co-worker were shot to death by Deliaโs estranged husband.
17 Days/17 Ways – Write A Letter
Intimate partner violence happens in every community and neighborhood, but sometimes we donโt hear about the issue in the news until someone is harmed.
17 Days/17 Ways – Honestly Ask Yourself
By Dan Schlachter
Student Blogger
Note: Today’s post was written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project.
17 Days/17 Ways – Speak Their Names
Today’s way to help is a more difficult one. Data collected by the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics finds an average of three women are murdered by an intimate partner every day in the United States.
17 Days/17 Ways – Plan a Donation Drive for Survivors
By Zach Logue
Student Blogger
Note: This post was written by a freshman student at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project.
