"I meet new friends and learn new things I didn't know about Lexington every time I attend a Debra's Social $timulus event. By organizing these get-togethers, Debra Hensley is making our community a stronger, more engaged and more fun place to live."
—Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader Columnist
Our Projects
We love Lexington. We are excited about this community and our projects are designed to shine a spotlight on the stimulating things going on here. There are so many wonderful local options we have just a brisk walk or bike ride away. We keep our Stimulus events focused on local food, local businesses and local charities doing good work. Keeping that aim always foremost in mind, we also realize that it's a big world and distant lands like Haiti need our help too. We invite you to check out some of our past projects below.
The REEl Story: A Screening of Gen Silent
An evening of stimulating conversation, film with a just a "touch of harmony". Join us for light bites, cocktails and stimulating treat as we prepare for the limited screening of the multi-award winning film, Gen Silent.
Cooks for a Cause: 25 Cooks Showdown to Benefit God's Pantry
Cooks for a Cause: 25 Cooks Showdown to Benefit God's Pantry
Gear up for Good: Life on the North End
Join us July 8th, 2011 as we tour the 6th block of North Lime Street and explore all of the great things going on there..
Crossing Delaware
The spotlight on this upcoming event shines brightly on Esther Hurlburt's Legacy Home Ministry while we also feature the diverse businesses both young and old that are thriving on Delaware Avenue.
Presto, the People Powered Pianobike
Meet Presto, the People Powered Pianobike! In keeping with our PEOPLE….PLANET…..PURPOSE themes, we wanted to bring together cyclists, environmentalists, and artists together to create something that would truly engage the community.
Help Haiti
Our hearts broke for the people of Haiti in the wake of the January 2010 earthquake so we set up a matching fund along with Rob Morris of Lowell's Automotive,Bill and Kim Garner, and Susan Bell to help raise money for those in need.
Barrel of Fun
What do you get when you combine the Distillery District with the rich history of Davis Bottom and Irishtown coupled by the good works of the Nathaniel Mission? Well top it off with music and bellydancing provided by Mecca and you've got A Barrel of Fun!
Raising the Spirits of London Ferrell
The area near the Old Episocal Burying ground is rich with a tradition of community giving and cooperation. This event featured the history of London Ferrell's service to people of all races and the good works being done by Seedleaf, Christ Church and engaged community members like Sherry Maddox.
The Morris Book shop
We feel so fortunate to have local businesses like the Morris Book Shop. This event featured Kentucky Poet Laureate Gurney Norman and local author Neil Chethik with great local food by Slone's and Hanna's on Lime and a special guest appearance by the March Madness Marching Band!
DS$ hits the Road
Although Federal Stimulus dollars helped with the S. Limestone improvements, local businesses suffered with the road closure and construction. So, Debra decided to take her own itty-bitty stimulus package to S. Lime to help a few of the local businesses.
Stimulating BBQ
The earliest stimulus events took place on our front lawn in celebration of our friends and neighbors.These events were so successful and that we decided to take our show on the road.
Save the Date
The REEL Story: A Screening of Gen Silent
Event:
Join us for pre-show Social and then screening of critically acclaimed Gen: Silent
Date:
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm
