Steps for Safety 5K Raises More Than $8,300 for Survivors

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On Saturday, October 10, 2026, our community took steps toward a safer future at BRASS, Inc.’s inaugural Steps for Safety 5K & Kids Fun Run.

Hosted by Galentine’s Gala Co. in support of BRASS, Inc., the event took place at Michael O. Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, bringing together 96 participants and raising more than $8,300 to support survivors of domestic violence across our ten-county service area.

Held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the event brought runners, families, volunteers, and community partners together for a morning of movement, connection, and community support.

Every Step Makes a Difference

Since 1980, BRASS, Inc. has provided safety and support to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. Our services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, safety planning, legal advocacy, housing assistance, and other essential resources.

Proceeds from Steps for Safety help sustain these services, connecting survivors with the resources they need to pursue safety and build a future free from abuse.

Steps for Safety Race Winners

Congratulations to our inaugural Steps for Safety 5K overall winners!

• Overall Female: Abby Thomas

• Overall Male: Hiram Kemp

We’re proud to celebrate their accomplishments and thank all our participants for being part of this special event!

Thank You to Our Community

An event like Steps for Safety takes teamwork, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make our inaugural event a success.

Special thanks to Galentine’s Gala Co. for hosting Steps for Safety in support of BRASS, Inc. Their partnership helped bring our community together around the shared goal of supporting survivors of domestic violence.

Thank you to our sponsors for investing in this event and supporting BRASS, Inc.’s mission:

Med Center Health, Eden Title and Escrow, The J.M. Smucker Co., Franklin Bank & Trust Company, Houchens Food Group, Halton United States, First Southern National Bank, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, First Financial Bank, Gruns, Med Center Health EMS, Heritage Foster Care, WUHU-FM 107, and Southern Soiree.

To our 96 participants: Thank you for running, walking, and taking steps in support of survivors.

To our volunteers, donors, and community supporters: Thank you for contributing your time, generosity, and enthusiasm to make the day possible. From event-day assistance to purchasing encouragement signs and spreading the word, every contribution helped make the event a success.

Moving Forward Together

Steps for Safety demonstrated what our community can accomplish when we come together around a shared purpose. The funds raised will help BRASS, Inc. continue providing critical services to survivors throughout south-central Kentucky.

Thank you to Galentine’s Gala Co. and everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, or supported our inaugural event. We look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.

Together, we can help make safety and a fresh start possible.

Learn more about BRASS, Inc.’s services and opportunities to get involved at www.brassinc.org.