Annual Report

House Bill 38

July 31, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Mary Ann's Story Continues. Read the first part here. After their phone call, Mary Ann and Representative Tipton began drafting legislation to hold abusers accountable. Their work would become known as HB 38 during this year’s Kentucky General Assembly. She received another call from the congressman after the bill was…
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Justice for Families

April 14, 2025By Blog, Stories
Improving Safety for Children and Parents A new federal grant will strengthen our community’s safe visitation and exchange services for children. The three-year award was received through a competitive application for Grants to Support Families in the Justice System, commonly known as the Justice for Families Program. Only 24 communities…
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Gray’s Groundbreaking Women

April 7, 2025By Blog, Stories
Hooray for Gray's! Gray’s employee driven cooperative, Groundbreaking Women, demonstrates their leadership through action and impact. They have volunteered their time to organize the emergency shelter, collect gifts for the holidays, and wear so much purple to raise awareness during Purple Thursday and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Last year, they…
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Blood Center Partnership

March 31, 2025By Blog, Stories
Healing Together Donors at select Kentucky Blood Center locations could choose to give the value of their thank you gifts to our organization during the Healing Together campaign in November and December. The partnership raised an incredible $7,500 to support services for survivors. “We love partnerships that allow our generous…
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Cassie’s Story

March 24, 2025By Blog, Stories
"Accepting help was one of the most challenging, yet life-changing decisions we made." I was raised in an upper middle-class family surrounded by support and stability. When I married, I believed I was building a life with a partner who was committed to his sobriety and helping others through his…
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Heart & Craft

November 14, 2024By Blog
“We are all handmade, we are not meant to be perfect, we are just meant to try to be our best selves possible.” Every product from our farm tells a story and is crafted with care by survivors reclaiming their lives. "I know whoever purchases our products will enjoy them…
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Cosplay for a Cause Foundation

October 14, 2024By Blog
Cosplay for a Cause Foundation brings children’s favorite characters to life, providing moments of joy and inspiration. Founded by Elizabeth Redding, Lee Davis, and Greg Frederick in 2020, the foundation supports nonprofits through volunteering, fundraising events, and uses cosplay to uplift and support children. Each year members select a local…
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A Clean Start

August 5, 2024By Blog, Stories
"I endured every form of abuse from a partner for several years." Paige Swope holds the Ms. Kentucky Festivals 2023 title, and her platform is awareness for intimate partner abuse. “I endured every form of abuse from a partner for several years,” she shares. “Women, and especially children, who are…
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