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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: The Brashear Association, a South Pittsburgh community service agency in the settlement house tradition, supports and enriches families to build more vital lives and neighborhoods. Through its provision of human services and community action, Brashear recognizes community strengths and diversity and encourages self-help, citizen education and participation, and community improvement and involvement.
Results: Direct Services • After School Programs • Benefit Programs • Food Assistance Programs • Information and Referral • Neighborhood Employment Center • Self-Sufficiency Program • Senior Nutrition Program • Stroke Rehabilitation Program • Summer Enrichment Programs Community Services • Community Organizations and Support Groups • South Consortium • South Side Planning Forum • Technical Assistance • Senior Services Consortium • South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace
Target demographics: The Brashear Association works to serve low-income individuals and families from south Pittsburgh.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 5,000
Geographic areas served: The current service area of the Association consists of the South Pittsburgh communities of Arlington, Arlington Heights, Mt. Oliver, St. Clair Village and South Side. Other communities are served by specific programs, including Allentown, Bon Air, Carrick, Knoxville and Dormont.
Programs: Family services