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We know everyone doesn’t get to see every social media post or every news article that comes out, so we do our best to keep you informed of the big news and relevant DV-related topics right here!
The Latest News & Knowledge

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

‘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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traumatized Children Find Healing at Camp BRAVEHEART
Abuse is difficult enough to handle as an adult. The confusion, fear, and trauma associated with it can become overwhelming. Yet, it’s even harder to

How Does Merryman House Change Lives?
Every day, Merryman House strives to Save, Build, and Change the Lives of those who have suffered and survived domestic violence in the Purchase Area.
Want more information on what abuse can look like or how to get a protective order? Or, are you a professional looking for mandatory education information? Find all of that and more on our state coalition’s website here.