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Rock Relief

October 29, 2026By Blog
Local Musicians Unite! Ned Bellau, drummer and band leader of the local band Canvas, founded Rock Relief as a way to bring the local music community together. The first concert raised funds for families in eastern Kentucky devastated by flooding. “I began calling friends in the industry to volunteer their…
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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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Cartober

September 10, 2026By Blog, DVAM
Cartober is a month to share how your used vehicle donation can support nonprofit organizations. We partner with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to accept donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and boats to our mission. Corissa Phillips, our external relations director, recently donated her 23-year-old vehicle to CARS. "I…
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Food for Thought

July 15, 2026By Blog
Access to nutritious food plays an important role in safety, stability, and long-term wellness after abuse. Survivors of intimate partner abuse face higher risks of food insecurity when fleeing abuse, making access to nutritious meals essential. Daily meal services, cooking workshops, a healthy eating support group, and gardening help residents…
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Expanded Crisis Intervention

July 13, 2026By Blog
Celebrating a new federal grant! A new federal grant of $498,000 over three years from the Office for Victims of Crime will sustain our 24-hour phone-based crisis hotline and expand services to include secure text and chat. Our Certified Domestic Violence Advocates answer at least 4,000 phone calls to our…
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Fashion Takes Flight

July 9, 2026By Blog
Modeling the Mission! A longtime charitable event organized by students at Lexington Catholic High School was paused during the pandemic. This spring, a motivated group of students brought it back with a new vision to support survivors. Emme Peterson, Grace Tibe, and Molly Johnson visited our emergency shelter to learn…
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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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Recent Legislative Session

June 23, 2026By Blog
The Kentucky legislative session concluded in April, and Governor Beshear signed three bills related to our mission into law. The new legislation, taking effect July 1, strengthens protections for survivors of intimate partner abuse in Kentucky. Legislation introduced by Representative Steven Rudy makes stalking a felony offense and expands the…
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