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EMERGENCY SHELTER
 

BRASS, Inc. has a 26 bed emergency shelter located in Warren County. Our shelter is designed to house women and children fleeing abusive relationships. Our shelter is equipped with a security system to ensure the utmost safety for our clients. Food, clothing, and child care are all available to shelter residents.

Our shelter provides victims and their families with a safe and supportive environment until they are able to obtain more permanent housing. The shelter also has a children's play room and playground, laundry room, TV lounge, and a full kitchen and dining area.

Also located on the shelter grounds is, "Sara's Garden". "Sara's Garden" is a living memorial to victims that lost their lives to domestic violence homicide. The garden also serves to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of groups and individuals who have had a positive impact on the lives of homeless women and children. It is open to BRASS, Inc's clients and is a beautiful and tranquil area with many trees, plants, and flowers.
TWO 24-HOUR CRISIS LINES

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*You can also dial (270) 843-1183 to get in touch with our advocates.

United Way, saving lives one call at a time.

Our crisis lines are a United Way of Southern Kentucky funded program.

  
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
  

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Comprehensive children's services are designed to meet the needs of children who have witnessed domestic violence. The program is designed to help children heal from the impact of family violence.
For more information on our children's program, click the online brochure link.

  
COUNSELING SERVICES

BRASS, Inc. provides group and individual counseling to all shelter residents and outreach clients. Counseling is also provided for the children of domestic violence victims.

  

HOMELESS & HOUSING ADVOCACY

Our Housing Advocates work with the Kentucky Housing Corporation, local housing authorities, and rental property owners to find safe, suitable housing for our clients. BRASS, Inc. provides permanent housing opportunities for qualified individuals and families.

The agency has been awarded a Supportive Housing Grant from HUD (Housing & Urban Development) to begin the 4th year of the PEACE Permanent Leasing Program.  PEACE- Permanency, Empowerment and Change Equals Housing is designed to meet the needs of homeless survivors of domestic violence who face barriers to safe housing.  The program follows a housing first philosophy for qualified individuals and families and incorporates comprehensive services, including budget and credit support, debt repayment, employment assistance, transportation and childcare assistance. 

PEACE Housing is one component in the agency's anti-poverty programming for battered women.

  
ECONOMIC LITERACY
  

To ensure that our clients have the best chance of maintaining a stable household, BRASS, Inc. offers financial literacy classes. We provide information and training to individuals on topics such as budgeting, homeownership, opening checking/savings accounts, opening Individual Development Accounts (IDA), and other important issues that families face when trying to rebuild financial stability and increase assets. For the second year, BRASS, Inc. will be offering FREE tax preparation services to qualifying low/moderate income taxpayers.

 
LEGAL ADVOCACY

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Our victim advocates are present in every family court or district court in our service area. They work closely with the courts and help our clients navigate a sometimes complicated system. Our advocacy staff is dedicated to ensuring that victims rights are protected and that their voices are heard. Clients are provided with information on Crime Victims Compensation, VINE, and VPO. To get more information click the online brochure link.

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

  

 

For more information or to schedule a free presentation call (270) 781-9334.

 

  
ASSET BUILDING AND TAX PREPARATION

 

In 2006, BRASS, Inc. was approached by the Inernal Revenue Service and asked to champion a new anti-poverty initiative in the region. This was the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Recognizing the positive impact that the VITA program would have on our clients and the entire community, BRASS, Inc. decided to spearhead this initiative and asked for the support of other non-profit agencies and local businesses, creating the Barren River Asset Building Coalition.

In the past five years, the Barren River Asset Building Coalition has been growing and gaining new support from the community and has helped over 5,000 low/moderate income tax payers file their income taxes for free. For more information on the BRABC, please visit their web-site, www.brabc.com, or for information on the VITA program, visit www.irs.gov.