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Ride to Safety

October 26, 2026By Blog, Stories
Safety planning is important before, during, and after fleeing abuse. An upcoming public awareness campaign will reintroduce the “Ride to Safety,” an important partnership that began more than a decade ago. Victims of intimate partner abuse and their children can board any Lextran bus and tell the driver they need…
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Sensory Garden at The Arboretum

October 22, 2026By Blog, Stories
"Time spent in nature can be a powerfully healing and therapeutic practice." The Arboretum reached out a few months ago with an exciting opportunity to partner on a grant proposal to the American Horticultural Society’s Anna I Snyder Sensory Gardens Fund. Their proposal was one of five in the nation…
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Advocacy Stories

October 19, 2026By Blog, Stories
Behind the scenes, a new generation of advocates reflect on their first year of supporting survivors, sharing perspectives that have shaped their dedication to the mission. “I wish more people understood that leaving an abuser is often a complex process,” Violine explains, “It’s not simply a matter of walking away.”…
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Finding Kindness Films in Kentucky

July 22, 2026By Blog, Stories
Lexington and Winchester will be spotlighted in an upcoming episode hosted by Crystal Gayle. (Lexington & Winchester, KY, July 1, 2026) The award-winning uplifting series Finding Kindness, produced by Just Do GOOD Entertainment, is bringing its next episode to the Lexington and Winchester region, highlighting stories of resilience, community, and…
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Sara’s Story

July 6, 2026By Blog, Stories, Survivor Stories
"Document everything. That helped to prove what was really going on." We were together for six years. He was a charmer at first. The abuse started slow. It started early and gradually got worse and worse, as they usually do. There was a lot of physical, mental, and sexual abuse.…
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Annual Report

Artist Enrichment Grant

March 30, 2026By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Empowered Expression Through the Artist Enrichment Grant at the Kentucky Foundation for Women, photographer Katie Romano will support survivors this year through her digital and analog art. Katie says, “I am so excited to be working with GreenHouse17 and creating artwork which uplifts and advocates for women. Sharing the voices…
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Healing Together

November 3, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
A Place Where Animals Belong Pets are more than companions for many survivors. They’re lifelines. Abusers often exploit this bond, using threats or harm to animals as a way to maintain control. For those seeking safety from intimate partner abuse, leaving a beloved pet behind can feel impossible. That’s why…
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Pawsitive Partners

October 27, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Protection & Care Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is on a mission to protect the health and safety of the community and its animals. “We are privileged to have partnered with GreenHouse17 for the last decade to ensure animals in difficult circumstances remain safe and well cared for,” shares Ashley…
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Pawsitive Care

October 23, 2025By Blog, Stories
As of April 2026, the Lexington Pet Pantry is closed. The mission of the Lexington Pet Pantry is to keep pets with their families. The group provides essential pet food and supplies to those in need. Founder Amber Litwiller reached out earlier this year, and our partnership began. “If you’re…
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