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Celebrate The LACASA Gala: Purple Reign!
Take a look back at a royal evening! Our second annual LACASA Gala: Purple Reign was a night to remember.
LACASA Gala 2025 Award Winners
Help us celebrate the award winners from the LACASA Gala: Purple Reign.
Starry Night Toy Drive
November 1 - December 14~ 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.
Bordine’s Holiday Extravaganza
November 2025 ~ Grab a friend and welcome the holiday season in style at this annual, fun-filled event! Proceeds from this festive evening benefit LACASA and help victims of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault from our community.
Within these Walls
Monday, November 17 ~ Learn about the work we do at this one-hour event that includes a tour of our comprehensive center.
The Penny Project
Help us honor our first Canine Advocate! Join The Penny Project today and support our Home for Good.
Nurturing Parenting Classes
January 13 - March 3, 2026 This 8-week, award-winning program teaches parents about empathy, appropriate expectations, and positive discipline.
Annual Appeal 2024
Your donation changes lives ~ Give today and help survivors find the courage to rebuild their live and create a brighter future for children.
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.
Parenting 2.0
January 21 - March 11, 2026 ~ Designed for parents of Teens ages 11-17, this 8-week series helps parents navigate the difficult years of raising an adolescent. Classes held throughout the year.
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.
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 Archive:
Celebrate The LACASA Gala: Purple Reign!
Take a look back at a royal evening! Our second annual LACASA Gala: Purple Reign was a night to remember.
LACASA Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in May
Throughout May, LACASA will host a powerful display of red dresses to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Awareness Month.
LACASA Seeks Gas Card Donations to “Fuel our mission!”
Our nonprofit needs help to get survivors on the road to healing!
LACASA Launches Start by Believing Initiative
This global campaign that lets survivors of sexual violence know they are believed is coming to Livingston County.
LACASA Receives Grant from Consumers Energy Foundation
LACASA is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation
LACASA Awarded CSX Community Service Grant
LACASA Center was recently awarded a $5000 community grant to better address needs of sexual assault survivors.
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.
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.
