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Read CEO Tori Henninger’s October letter highlighting survivor stories, Steps for Safety, and ways to help survivors build safe, stable homes.

Leaving shelter is a brave new beginning. For many survivors, it means stepping into a new apartment with little more than what they could carry. This fall, BRASS, Inc. is collecting home essentials for survivors moving into transitional housing. We want their first night in a new place to feel safe, comfortable, and truly their own. Our wish list is made up of everyday things many of us take for granted: Bedding and towels Pots, pans, and dishes Cleaning supplies Shower curt

BRASS, Inc. is proud to celebrate Debbie Chandler, who has been honored with the Peace in Kentucky Homes Award from ZeroV in recognition of her dedication to supporting survivors of domestic violence.

Through December 31, participating White Castle locations are inviting guests to round up their orders for BRASS, Inc. through the White Castle District Supervisor Charity of Choice program.

My Beautiful Life Project gave BRASS, Inc. shelter residents a free spa day with haircuts, manicures, and massages, plus fun for the kids.

BRASS, Inc.’s inaugural Steps for Safety 5K & Kids Fun Run brought 96 participants together on October 10 and raised more than $8,300 to support survivors of domestic violence.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and remind survivors that they are not alone. Recently, WNKY News 40 shared Elizabeth Wood’s story of surviving domestic violence. Elizabeth courageously spoke about years of abuse, the fear that kept her from leaving and the lasting impact of what she experienced.

As BRASS, Inc. celebrates its 46th anniversary, three of its longest-serving team members reflect on decades of service. Between Pam Hurt, Terrill Elkin, and Karla Trujillo Watts, they hold more than 75 years of institutional memory. This month, we asked them what keeps a person here—and what they’ve learned along the way.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year BRASS, Inc. is showing up all across south-central Kentucky: at candlelight vigils, fall festivals, trick-or-treat nights, pop-up shops, and more.

But for the children who come to BRASS, Inc., Halloween can arrive in the middle of one of the hardest seasons of their lives. Many of them left home suddenly—with little more than the clothes they were wearing—to escape domestic violence. When a family is focused on staying safe, a costume and a bag of candy can feel very far away.

When a survivor decides to leave, it’s one of the most dangerous moments in the cycle ofdomestic violence. But for too many survivors in south-central Kentucky, making the decision to leave doesn’t mean a safe bed will be waiting.

Forty-six years ago, this community made a promise: that no one facing domestic violence should have to face it alone. As we mark BRASS, Inc.'s 46th anniversary, I've been thinking about how far that promise has traveled.

It takes a village. This month, our advocates were out across the region, connecting with families, sharing resources, and standing alongside partners who share our commitment to safer, stronger communities. Action Inc. Open House Carnival Advocates Emily and Christian joined the Action Inc. Open House Carnival, connecting with families and sharing information about BRASS, Inc. and the support available to survivors in our community. Action Inc. provides mental health care, f

Please join us in congratulating Elijah Sharp, our Community Program Manager and Law Enforcement Advocate, on his selection for the 2026–2027 class of Leadership Barren County! Presented by the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, the program brings together emerging and established leaders to explore their community, build meaningful connections, and inspire positive change across the region. For Elijah, it's a fitting honor — a chance to invest in the very community that shap

This summer, BRASS, Inc.’s new Mobile Advocacy Unit has been bringing safety, support, and hope closer to home for survivors across south-central Kentucky. Community by community, local chambers of commerce have welcomed the unit with ribbon-cutting celebrations, with recent stops in Allen, Hart, Butler, Monroe, and Logan counties.

Please join us in congratulating our Chief Human Resources Officer, Hannah Hartley, on her selection for the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2027!

Forty-six years of showing up. Forty-six years of creating safety, offering hope, and reminding survivors that they are not alone. In 1980, BRASS, Inc. was incorporated with a promise: no one in our community should have to face domestic violence alone. Forty-six years later, that promise continues to guide everything we do. To celebrate our 46th anniversary, we’re inviting 46 community members to become part of something special: 46 for 46. Our goal is simple: 46 people givi

BRASS, Inc. was honored to welcome State Representatives Amy Neighbors and Rebecca Raymer for a visit to our shelter.

Media Contact Jenni Leeds, Director of Development Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. 270-781-9334 | jenni@brassinc.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. Awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation to Support Domestic Violence Survivor Services BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (BRASS, Inc.) has received a $1,000 Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation, recognizing its work to support survivors of domestic v

Guided by Professor Kathryn Reetzke, her HIST 101 class created a collection of quilts telling the stories of historical women and the community care that binds people together. What began as a classroom assignment grew into something far larger: proof that history isn't found only in textbooks. It lives in the stories we carry, the communities we build, and the care we show one another.