West Kentucky Pie Baking Contest
Paducah, KY, February 10, 2025– Baking enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to enter the West Kentucky Pie Baking Contest for a chance to win cash and other prizes, and to support two local nonprofits. Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center and Market House Theatre have teamed up to put on the contest to promote Market […]
‘Shop & Share’ Event Benefiting Merryman House Coming to Kroger stores February 8
Paducah, KY, February 3, 2025– An annual opportunity to support survivors of intimate partner violence is coming up Saturday! Shop & Share is a one-day donation drive that asks grocery shoppers at stores across Kentucky to shop for what they need and share an item with their local domestic violence program. Merryman House Domestic Crisis […]
Merryman House Names 3rd Annual DVAM Award Winners
Paducah, KY, December 27, 2024 – Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center (MHDCC) has named the winners of its 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Awards: Paducah Beer Werks, Bob Bloomingburg, and Janet Camp. As part of awareness month activities in October, MHDCC staff, board members and clients nominated and voted for community individuals, organizations or […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM)
What is DVAM? October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, and we would love for you to get involved! Traditionally, #DVAM serves to honor victims who have lost their lives to domestic violence, to honor the survivors who have gotten help, and to bring together the community of advocates and allies who fight every day to end domestic violence. Below are various […]
Merryman House Launches New Brand
In honor of its 45th anniversary of incorporation, Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center (MHDCC) launched its new brand and website in early September 2024. MHDCC provides free and confidential services to men, women and children who have experienced intimate partner domestic violence in the Purchase Region of west Kentucky. The agency offers a 24/7 staffed […]
Voices of Gratitude
It takes a lot of people and organizations to Save, Build, and Change Lives. That’s why we want to take the opportunity this Thanksgiving to show appreciation for the many partners who help serve individuals and families as they recover from domestic violence. Some of the Merryman House staff have expressed their gratitude in the […]
Thank You for a New Place to Save, Build, & Change Lives
In July of 2015, Merryman House embarked upon a new journey to help Save, Build, and Change even more lives in western Kentucky. And in July 2019, generous friends and supporters helped complete it. This endeavor consisted of a community-wide effort to raise $3.7 million for a new 36-bed Merryman House emergency shelter, complete with […]
The Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
Does your partner control your social life and your finances? Does he or she humiliate you in front of your family or friends? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Whether you’re in a harmful relationship or you’re worrying about a friend, it pays to know the warning signs of domestic violence. Potential Characteristics of an […]
Save, Build, and Change Lives at the Lone Star Rodeo!
This weekend, Carson Park will be full of bucking broncos, clowns, cowboys, cowgirls, and families ready to make memories at the Lone Star Rodeo! The Lone Star Rodeo Company is staging a rodeo September 6 and 7 as a fundraiser for Merryman House, and 50% of the weekend’s proceeds will help Save, Build, and Change Lives […]
The Vital Role of Volunteers
In the past year, the Merryman House has served 53 men, 910 women, and 117 children. We have fielded 610 domestic violence calls and hosted 6,449 in-person individual and group counseling sessions. And, we couldn’t have done any of it without the help of faithful volunteers. On average, 100 people donate their time each month to help make our domestic crisis center a safe, healing place for trauma survivors. Some come for short periods of time […]