Annual Report

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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Cartober

September 22, 2025By Blog
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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Volunteers Matter

August 20, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Time & Talent Michael Watts was first introduced to our organization when his wife discovered the farm while looking for flowers for their church’s garden exchange. He soon began donating to the mission and volunteering to help with big community events like Shop & Share. “I have three sisters, and…
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Arlington Elementary

August 13, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Sew Sweet! Fourth and fifth graders at Arlington Elementary lovingly sewed more than 70 teddy bears for children living at our emergency shelter. “Our students learned to hand sew, cut a pattern, stuff their bear, and were so proud of themselves with their finished product,” explains Kristen Blaker, Art Teacher…
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New Survivor Stipend Match

August 11, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
A new one-time grant from Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (OHPI) will support nature-based healing and stability after surviving abuse. Survivors living at the shelter experience the benefits of nature in many ways—from farm walks to nutritious meals. Adult survivors may choose to participate in…
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Lethality Assessment Program

August 7, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
A new program partnership will offer support in Scott County and Frankfort. A nationally recognized Lethality Assessment Program is expanding to Kentucky, thanks to leadership by ZeroV, the state coalition of domestic violence programs, and Merryman House in Paducah. This evidenced-based strategy developed by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence…
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