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U-Pick Days

March 21, 2025By Blog
Bright skies & bountiful blooms! There’s something magical about being among the beautiful flowers in the fields on our farm. This summer we’re excited to host four opportunities to share the experience with you. You can come to pick one time or purchase a season pass to participate in all…
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Women’s History Month

March 12, 2025By Blog, Stories
We're celebrating five women's stories that deserve more attention 💜 This post is inspired by the online exhibit, Becoming Visible, presented by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and narrated by Rosario Dawson. The project explores women's stories that have been "excluded, erased, obscured, forgotten, and almost lost." Visit the…
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Gabby Petito Netflix Docuseries

March 6, 2025By Blog, Stories
Since Netflix’s docuseries about Gabby Petito was released on February 17, the series has stayed in the top-watched list.  As of February 25, more than 30 million views from 90 countries have started the series. It has sparked lots of conversation about intimate partner abuse.  Trigger Warning! These details could…
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Staff earns CFRE recertification

February 28, 2025By Blog
Our External Relations Director, Corissa Phillips, has been recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International, which include tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement.  The CFRE requires a rigorous written examination proving…
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20 Years of Supporting Survivors

February 14, 2025By 21 Years, Blog, Events
This year marks a milestone. Twenty years ago, on February 14, 2005, we officially became a nonprofit organization. We embrace our anniversary falling on Valentine’s Day to celebrate supportive love and healthy relationships.  “Authentic love is the most powerful expression that genuinely shows those we serve that they are valued and…
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 10, 2025By Blog, Services
1 in 3 teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and this year’s theme is, “Respect That.”   Action Guide  Love is respect has shared an Action Guide which includes information about: …
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Black History Month

February 4, 2025By Blog
This month and every month, we celebrate the contributions Black advocates have made to our mission, agriculture, and those who create safe spaces for positive change.  This post is inspired by  “Giants Among Men and Women On Whose Shoulders We Stand” from Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women…
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UPDATE: Stop the Federal Funding Freeze

January 29, 2025By Blog
UPDATE - A memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday January 29, made public at approximately 1:15 pm, has rescinded the previous memo. Additional decisions and information are expected in the coming weeks. Your voice is needed for survivors. Please call on Congress to stop the…
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January is National Stalking Awareness Month

January 16, 2025By Blog, Services
Stalking often co-occurs with intimate partner violence and can be an indicator of other forms of violence.   All stalkers can be dangerous. Intimate partner stalkers, compared to acquaintance and stranger stalkers, are more likely to threaten and physically assault the victim and their friends and family.    Diane’s Story  Our associate…
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