BRASS Brings Help Closer
BRASS representatives and community leaders celebrate the new Mobile Advocacy Unit with a ribbon cutting Thursday, Aug. 13, at the City of Morgantown RAFT Pavilion. PHOTO | Beverly Bonilla
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla
The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on August 13. 2026, at the City of Morgantown RAFT Pavillion for the Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. Mobile Advocacy Unit.
BRASS was proud to introduce its new mobile advocacy unit, bringing safety planning, advocacy and survivor resources directly to all 10 counties it serves, including Morgantown and Butler County. Made possible through support from the Women’s Fund of South-Central Kentucky and Camping World, the mobile unit will help ensure survivors can access the support they need, regardless of where they live.
Tori Henninger, CEO of BRASS, said the mobile advocacy unit is another step toward expanding services to better serve survivors throughout the organization’s 10-county region. She explained that the “office on wheels” will allow BRASS to provide private, confidential services, including case management, referrals and assessments to Butler County residents while meeting them wherever they need assistance.
The new BRASS Mobile Advocacy Unit will bring advocacy, safety planning and survivor resources directly to communities throughout the organization’s 10-county service area. PHOTO | Beverly Bonilla
Mayor Billy Phelps thanked Barren River Area Safe Space for the mobile advocacy unit for serving the community, emphasizing the difficult and important work they do. Drawing from his 25 years as a police officer, Phelps said he understands the demands of their job and welcomed them on behalf of the city.
Judge Executive Tim Flener expressed his appreciation for the mobile advocacy unit and the services they provide to Butler County citizens. He said that during his eight years in office, he has seen firsthand the positive Impact their work has had in the community and encouraged the organization to reach out to the county whenever needed.
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