LACASA Center, a locally-based nonprofit organization that helps victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, is in need of critical supplies and basic essentials for its 24-hour facilities and client families.
“Due to COVID-19 health precautions, we temporarily ceased accepting drop-off donations of food and dry goods at our facility,” said LACASA President & CEO Bobette Schrandt. “This decision was not made lightly, but we felt the potential health risks for our clients and staff far outweighed the benefits.”
LACASA provides around-the-clock services for abuse victims, including a Crisis Shelter and Safe Pet Place; Sexual Assault Response Center; 24-hour Helpline; Child Abuse Response Effort (CARE); and counseling/legal advocacy programs.
“Our doors never close to victims and survivors,” Schrandt said. “That’s why we are reaching out to the community and asking for their virtual help in stocking our shelves with food supplies and basic essentials.”
LACASA developed an online giving portal where supporters can make donations virtually for items like diapers and baby formula, shelter pantry staples, pet care products, paper goods, and sanitizing supplies.
“We also are assisting client families who live in our transitional housing units and who utilize our parenting support services,” said Schrandt. “In uncertain times like these, it is imperative that we provide additional resources for parents to help alleviate family stress.”
LACASA provides more than 30 programs and services for victims and survivors of child abuse and interpersonal violence. It employs more than 70 staff members and spearheads community education and awareness programs throughout Livingston County. All donation proceeds stay local. To make a donation to this 501(c)3 organization, or to learn more, visit https://lacasacenter.org/help-victims-during-covid-19/.
