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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.

This week, BRASS, Inc. was honored to be in the room as United Way of Southern Kentucky announced its annual community impact investments — more than $1.1 million heading to nonprofit programs across south-central Kentucky.

We recently had the privilege of sharing our story when BRASS, Inc. CEO Tori Henninger sat down with Sean Willis from Watts Up with Bowling Green Winlectric for a podcast conversation that turned into something truly special. What started as a chance to talk about what BRASS, Inc. does every day became one of the most open, heartfelt conversations we’ve had about this work.

We have exciting news to share: Marshalls is opening a brand-new location right here in our region, and they're marking the occasion with a meaningful gesture for our community. According to a story published today in the Franklin Favorite, Marshalls will open its newest store at Franklin Shoppes, located at 1379 Nashville Rd. in Franklin, Kentucky, on May 21. As part of their grand opening celebration, Marshalls has announced a $10,000 donation to BRASS, Inc. — and we are

On April 30, 2026, Governor Andy Beshear announced $16 million in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding awarded to 88 agencies and organizations across Kentucky. BRASS, Inc. is proud to be among this year's recipients, receiving $333,587 to continue providing life-saving services to survivors of domestic violence in our ten-county service region.

BRASS, Inc. is grateful to share some wonderful news — and even more grateful to WNKY News 40 for helping us spread it. We recently received a donation of 5,000 pairs of socks from Bombas, the American sock manufacturer known for its mission-driven giving. It may sound simple, but socks are one of the most requested and most needed items for survivors and their families as they take their first steps toward safety and healing.

This guide offers practical steps for connecting clients to domestic violence resources in Kentucky — with BRASS, Inc. (Barren River Area Safe Space) as your local partner in the Barren River region.