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Benefit, Resource, & Connection Hub (BRCH)

The LEAD & Mentorship Program

The Benefit Resource & Connection Hub (BRCH)

The BRCH includes a Benefit Navigator that will assist in connecting Individuals to community-based programs, organizations, and support services, as well as cash emergency grants & community engagement scholarships to ensure customer’s basic needs are met.

The BRCH will also include basic technology and training, to close the digital equity gap.  Many of our clients need access to technology to attend Telehealth Counseling & Medical appointments, and recovery meetings, virtually. 

The BRCH Hub will include a variety of resources that include:

  • Emergency grant support for clients to purchase emergency beds, emergency clothing, food, etc.;

  • Small scholarships to offset cost for personal enrichment activities (i.e. exercise, wellness, equine-assisted therapy, etc.),

  • Tangible resources access to sanitary products, adult diapers, etc.;

  • Accessible technology to access or connect to virtual medical, mental health, AA treatment access to resources and supports regardless of their digital ability, access to technology, or location.

Community Partners

Ashby Family LEAD & Engagement Services uses intentional and culturally inclusive outreach and engagement to expand and enhance our services, focusing on better serving individuals with IDD, especially within the BIPOC community.

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Voices United: Share, Listen, Unite & Rise

The Voices United: Share, Listen, Unite, & Rise initiative aims to understand and address the barriers that prevent Black and African American individuals with visible and invisible disabilities from accessing basic services, programming, and supports, specifically those that reside in Clark County.

In collaboration with Fourth Plain Forward and Clark County Community Services Developmental Disabilities, this initiative will:

Ensure that the unique challenges of Black or African American individuals, especially those with disabilities, are understood and acknowledged.

To collectively empower individuals and communities by providing supportive, culturally relevant resources and fostering resilience, healing, and justice through events, workshops, and programming.

Tackle and diminish the stigma and feelings of suffering in isolation as African Americans navigate accessing and utilizing services, supports, and programs to address visible and/or invisible disabilities.

To inform and catalyze the development of culturally appropriate programs and services that promote access to the Black or African American community in Clark County.

To learn more about this initiative, contact Dr. Michele Cruse at michele.cruse@ashbynonprofit.org.

The LEAD & Mentorship Program

The LEAD & Mentorship program, currently supported by the Dan Thompson Memorial Grant, is a powerful initiative aimed at empowering adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Designed to provide essential resources, strengthen community relationships, and help participants achieve personal goals, this program offers two distinct engagement tracks.

The Personal Enrichment & Life Skills Development track allows participants to delve into topics such as personal values, respect, time management, financial awareness, employment preparation, and social communication.

The Academic Success & Exploration track offers assistance in building skills for academic success, providing study tips, post-secondary education support services, college connections, and fostering social communication.

Each participant is paired with a peer mentor, helping to reinforce the skills gained in workshops. The LEAD program is centered on the principles of Learning, Access, Exploration, and Demonstration, offering participants the chance to enhance their knowledge, access supportive materials and technology, explore personal interests, and demonstrate their acquired skills.

We firmly believe that through this program, participants will gain Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring & Compassion. Our mentorship program brings tangible benefits to both mentors and mentees, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes personal and community growth. To learn more, contact us today and give your loved ones the support they need.