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LACASA Gala 2024 Award Winners
Help us congratulate the award winners from LACASA's first LACASA Gala.
Support Our Home for Good
Donate now Learn about ways to support our brand-new building and the journey to get there.
Our New Forever Home
LACASA Center’s new facility on Tooley Road in Howell provides all services under one roof for victims and survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence.
Starry Night Toy Drive
November 1 - December 8~ We invite you to be part of our “Starry Night” Holiday Toy Drive at the LACASA Collection, our unique resale boutique in Howell. Your donation will bring holiday cheer to a child in need at LACASA Center.
Our Wish List
LACASA helps abuse victims by providing a 24/7 Helpline, emergency housing, food, clothing, counseling, and legal advocacy services. But we need your support.
October Glow
October GLOW ~ We invite the community to shine a light on domestic violence in October by displaying purple lights and awareness signs at workplaces and residences.
Volunteer for Us!
LACASA is privileged to have a dedicated group of [...]
Careers at LACASA
Our comprehensive organization provides wrap-around services for abuse victims and their families. We also spearhead community-wide awareness and prevention initiatives. If you are passionate about our mission, we invite you to explore our career openings and volunteer opportunities.
News 2023:
LACASA Awarded CSX Community Service Grant
LACASA Center was recently awarded a $5000 community grant to better address needs of sexual assault survivors.
‘Champion for Children’ Award Nominations Sought
LACASA Center’s CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Council and the Great Start Collaborative are asking Livingston County residents to consider who is a Champion for Children in our community.
LACASA Center Announces Move to New ‘Forever Home’
JANUARY 12, 2024 -- LACASA Center, an independent, locally [...]
Our New Forever Home
LACASA Center’s new facility on Tooley Road in Howell provides all services under one roof for victims and survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence.
LACASA Awarded Halle Foundation Grant
LACASA Center recently was awarded a $24,750 grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, which is part of the Discount Tire Michigan’s Driven to Care philanthropic program.
Healthy Families National Accreditation
LACASA’s Healthy Families Livingston Awarded National Accreditation ~ The goal of HFL is to provide high-quality home visiting services for families who want to improve their child’s health, nutrition and developmental outcomes.
News 2022:
2022 Champion for Children Award Recipient
Deanna Norris was honored for her long-term and foundational support of child abuse and neglect prevention efforts in Livingston County.
Dana Nessel Visit
April 27, 2022 ~ We were honored to welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to LACASA Center when she visited our agency and met with our team on Denim Day during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Empowering Victims & Survivors
Katana Abbott of Smart Women’s Empowerment interviews Bobette Schrandt, LACASA President & CEO, for National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
Teens Launch ‘Reach Out’ Campaign
Our Teen Advisory Council launches a new campaign this month to raise awareness about sexual assault.
News Archive:
LACASA Named Purple Ribbon Award Honoree
LACASA Center has been named a national Purple Ribbon Award Honoree in the category of Outstanding Awareness Campaign by Theresa’s Fund and DomesticShelters.org.
Huegli Award Announcement
LACASA Awarded for Program Excellence ~ We are pleased to announce that the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has selected LACASA Center as the recipient of the 2021 Richard F. Huegli Award for Program Excellence.
Children’s Advocacy Center
We are pleased to announce that LACASA Center has earned national certification as a Children’s Advocacy Center from the National Children’s Alliance (NCA).
LACASA Center Completes Advocacy Training Program
LACASA Center recently completed an 18-month training program designed to strengthen how advocacy agencies engage with survivors, address institutional responses to violence against women, and involve the community in ending violence.
LACASA Center Earns Autism Alliance Seal of Approval
The Autism Alliance of Michigan has presented LACASA Center of Livingston County with an Alliance Seal of Approval. LACASA is the first interpersonal violence agency in the state to receive the AAoM seal.
Community mourns loss of advocate for victims of domestic violence
Lucy Diebolt, a longtime LACASA volunteer, has to be one of the bravest people I’ve ever met. While she triumphed in her struggle over domestic violence, Lucy lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Fast Facts:
44% of victims are under age 18
80% are under age 30
2/3 of assaults are committed by someone the victim knows
60% of sexual assaults are not reported to police
15 of 16 rapists will never spend a day in jail
57% of rapes happen on a date
