Brashear LP Information

The Brashear Association serves people in poverty - from those facing temporary challenges to families living in chronic, multi-generational poverty and works to move them toward self-sufficiency. The Brashear Association understands that moving children, families, and adults (including seniors) from the margins means surrounding those facing hardships with a strong community infrastructure. Brashear was instrumental in the development of community mental health services, the establishment of grassroots organizations such as community and tenant councils, and the organization of coalitions such as the South Side Planning Forum and the South Consortium. Brashear has designed innovative community education opportunities for adults and children, provided human services for diverse populations such as senior citizens, low-income families and stroke survivors and offered technical assistance to grassroots organizations and service providers. At Brashear, community development is defined by comprehensive strategies that initiate long-lasting neighborhood change and result in programs and services to address neighborhood decline and meet the needs of vulnerable populations. As a convener that promotes community engagement and civic involvement, we are committed to inter-agency collaboration to coordinate service delivery to benefit consumers and the community. We employ best practices to produce the measurable results that help communities become more vital places to live, grow and work.