The Brashear Association - Direct Services

Time: Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 , First class is October 12th

Grade: 2nd-5th

Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 731 Excelsior St., 15210

This eight-week after school art program is a fun, free art program that allows kids to explore painting, drawing, and clay through various, hands-on activities. Taught by a professional artist. All artistic levels are welcome to join the program. FREE.

Arts Apprenticeship

Schools: All Pittsburgh schools; preference given to residents of South Pittsburgh

The Arts Apprenticeship program gives middle school students the opportunity to explore three different art forms under the instruction of professional artists. This year, students will rotate through Clay, Print Making, and Drawing/Mixed Media, giving each student the opportunity to explore all three courses in depth and within a small class setting. Students also have the opportunity to participate in several special group experiences throughout the year, Opera Connections events, and a final art exhibit at the close of the program.

Our New Artist program at Phillips Elementary School is deigned to spark elementary-aged children’s interest in visual arts. New Artist: Phillips Elementary, is a particularly unique program in that it brings a professional artist with expertise in several artistic genres, into the after school setting. The program exposes students to many of the fundamental behind the creation of visual art and gives children at all artistic levels the space to produce their own pieces.

The St. Clair Village After School Program program provides a safe place for children to go after school. On Tuesdays, children are invited to create arts and crafts projects in a non-threatening environment; on Fridays, children are encouraged to develop their computer skills as they play or work in the St. Clair Computer Lab.

The Boys’ Mentoring Program connects 4^th and 5^th grade boys to college mentors. The children enrolled in this program are selected by school personnel and matched with an individual mentor from Duquense University. Drawing upon resources from Murray ALA, Duquense University, and the Brashear Association, the Boys’ Mentoring Program provides students with the tools to develop social skills, leadership, and positive behavior, as they participate in games, activities, and special field trips with their mentors.

Benefit Programs

Description:
Clients are assisted with the necessary registration forms for the following benefit programs:

Energy Assistance Program
P.A.C.E Program
Rent and Property Tax Rebate
Food Stamp Program
Medicare's Medical Buy-In Program
Medical Assistance Program
Transportation Programs ACCESS/OPT

Food Assistance Programs

Description:
Food pantry services provide food and other commodities to low-income individuals and families. The food pantry serves the communities of Arlington, Arlington Heights, Beltzhoover, Bon Air, Carrick, Knoxville, Mt. Oliver, St. Clair Village and South Side. Participants may obtain food every thirty days. During the holiday season, services also include special distributions of food vouchers and toys. These distributions take place in cooperation with St. Clair Citizens Council. Other services partners include the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Hunger Services Network.

For more information on this service please call Brashear Association at (412) 431-2236.

Information and Referral

Description:
Information and referral services are offered to the community at large and include all responses to telephone, walk-in and mail inquiries concerning all agency services as well as those available through other entities. I/R services also include the agency's quarterly newsletter and press releases to local community newspapers, churches and newsletters.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance please call Brashear Association at
(412) 431-2236.

Self-Sufficiency Program

Description:
With funding from Pittsburgh Community Services, the self-sufficiency program provides comprehensive case management services to unemployed and underemployed South Pittsburgh residents. The program works to link clients to the programs and services needed to attain family self-sufficiency. Up to forty clients can be served each year.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance please call Brashear Association at (412) 431-2236.
Please check out the Self-Sufficiency Team page for more information.

Senior Nutrition Program

Description:
Senior services are provided five days a week at both centers. Service elements include congregate meals, socialization and recreation, volunteer opportunities, transportation assistance, education, counseling and information and referral. Program enrollment is 145 senior adults. Service partners include Allentown Senior Citizen Center and Citiparks.

Effective July 1, 2007: The Brashear Senior Program Hours will be Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you are over 60 and would like to join in these fun activities please call Brashear Association at (412) 431-2236.

Stroke Rehabilitation Program

Description:
Services include occupational and physical therapy activities, socialization and recreation and caregiver support groups. The agency offers this service in partnership with Visiting Nurse Foundation.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this program please call (412) 937-8350.

Length of Program:    4 weeks: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; June 25th-July 20th
Grades:                   Children enrolled in Phillips Elementary Summer School; entering K-5
Location:                 Phillips Elementary School

DISCOVER SOUTH SIDE is a camp of daily adventures in Pittsburgh’s South Side. Children will take walking field trips to various businesses and cool places in the community. Camp will include interactive tours and fun activities! Discover South Side concludes each day with the free lunch program at Ormsby Recreation Center.

Length of Program:    4 weeks: 3:00-5:30 PM, with snack; June 25th-July 20th
Grades:                   All children entering grades 2-5
Location:                 Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 731 Excelsior St., Allentown

ALLENTOWN EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM consists of four weeks of afternoon fun and creative exploration. Children will engage in art activities as well as games, sports, and projects. Please note that that any student enrolled in the Grandview Summer School will be walked by Brashear staff from Grandview School to the Extended Day Program at Bethlehem Lutheran Church – This provision will allow parents of summer school students a full day of care for their children.

Length of Program: 2 weeks: 10am – 12pm; July 23rd-August 2nd
Grades: Children entering grades 2-8
Location: Frankie Mae Jeter Community Investment Center, 930 Cresswell St., St. Clair Village

ARTS ALIVE CAMP consists of three weeks of artistic discovery. In this camp, we will explore different areas of art and creativity in a nurturing and fun environment!

Length of Program: 1 week: August 6-8
Grades: Children enrolled in Mercy/OVOL Summer Camp at Warrington Rec.:Ages 9-18
Location: Warrington Recreation Center/Brashear Center

The Brashear Association will run abbreviated versions of its Discover South Side and Arts Alive programs for children enrolled in the Mercy/OVOL Summer Program.

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Description:
The Neighborhood Employment Center (NEC) will help residents find employment or identify training and educational opportunities to become more employable. This service also serves local employers to recruit and screen qualified candidates.

Our office has internet job search capabilities and will assist with resume preparation.

Clients may practice typing skills and refresh their knowledge of office software on the public Internet access work stations.

If you could benefit from this program or would like more information, please call the Job Developer at (412) 390-3588.
If you'd like to attend a workshop for job seekers, check out this month's CareerLink Workshops!
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