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17 Days/17 Ways – Believe Your Voice Matters

October 16, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

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.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Work with your HR Department

October 15, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

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 Delia’s estranged husband.
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17 Days/17 Ways – Write A Letter

October 14, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Intimate partner violence happens in every community and neighborhood, but sometimes we don’t hear about the issue in the news until someone is harmed.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Honestly Ask Yourself

October 13, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

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.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Speak Their Names

October 12, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

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.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Plan a Donation Drive for Survivors

October 11, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

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.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Talk to Young People About Healthy Relationships

October 10, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Jamison
Student Blogger

Note: This post is written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Follow People and Organizations Doing Good

October 9, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Staying up-to-date on issues and opportunities related to our mission is one way to help end intimate partner abuse.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Read, Watch and Listen to Stories

October 7, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

Choosing to read, watch, and listen to stories about intimate partner violence is one way you can help end intimate partner abuse.

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17 Days/17 Ways – Volunteer Your Time and Talents

October 7, 2014By GreenHouse17 Staff

By Danny Schlachter
Student Blogger

Note: This post is written by a freshman student at the University of Kentucky as part of a service learning project.

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This reflection and these photos come from Ryan, o This reflection and these photos come from Ryan, our nature-based healing lead, and are from a recent staff email we wanted to share beyond our inboxes.

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Last week I noticed how several inches of snow and ice fell and stayed and (at least temporarily) changed things for so many of us. Fayette County Public Schools had to cancel the entire week for in-person instruction. Roads were impassable for part of the week. We were all inconvenienced. 

But when I looked out the dining room windows and saw the clear blue sky, and the snow reflecting the unobstructed sun, and our space filling up with sunlight, I also got to notice that nature is not at all inconvenienced. 

Trees remain dormant. They were prepared for something like this. The flower stalks in the garden are unbothered. They stand where they grew, holding ice, reflecting the light as if they were lit from within. The blanket of snow covering the farm, the house, even the road for now, is a visual challenge to my sensibilities.

Where I expected ground, all I see is a frozen landscape. It is like an ocean swell too cold to roll any further, brilliant in the sunlight. 

I did have things planned, and the things I planned just could not happen. But I did pause long enough to receive the winter's gift, this interruption, and this cold clarity. Then I wrapped it up in an email so I could share it with you.
Shop & Share is in one week! Huge thanks to all o Shop & Share is in one week!

Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers!! We couldn’t do this without you! 

Here are the Kroger stores where our volunteers will be set up on February 7. 
 
In Lexington: Alexandria, Beaumont, Boston, Bryan Station, Chinoe, Euclid, Hartland, Leestown, Lowry, Newtown Pike, Richmond Rd., and Tates Creek. 
 
We’ll also have volunteers at the Kroger stores in Danville, Winchester, Nicholasville (Bellerive, E Brannon, S Main), Harrodsburg, Stanton, Georgetown, and Versailles. 
 
When you Shop & Share, we’d love for you to post and tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can celebrate you! Our community’s support helps keep our emergency shelter pantry stocked for almost a year. 💜
Galentines & Valentines! Celebrate love and friend Galentines & Valentines! Celebrate love and friendship with Handmade by Survivors products 💜💕 

Take 10% off with code HEARTS. Shipping and local Lexington pick up is available.
Thank you to our dedicated advocates! Several have Thank you to our dedicated advocates! Several have hunkered down and will be staying overnight at the emergency shelter to support survivors and their children - and the horses on our farm. Our hotline is being answered: 800-544-2022.
2016 💜 🌱🌻🐴 💚 Advocates are always available to ta 2016 💜 🌱🌻🐴 💚

Advocates are always available to take your call at 800-544-2022 📱
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“At the center of nonviolence stands the principle of love.”
“At the center of nonviolence stands the principle of love.”
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🛒 Shop & Share is Saturday, February 7! If you ar 🛒 Shop & Share is Saturday, February 7!

If you are interested in volunteering, we would love your support! We are especially in need of volunteers at the Kroger locations in Lawrenceburg, Versailles, and Nicholasville. It’s a great opportunity for groups to volunteer! 

Each year shoppers donate enough non-perishable goods to stock the pantry of our emergency shelter for the year. Organized by @britainybeshear and @zerovkentucky, Shop & Share supports survivors of intimate partner abuse and emergency shelters across the state. Every item collected at Kroger stores in our 17-county service area will help survivors we serve.
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!

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