Lacasa
Lacasa
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About this organization
Mission
We support and advocate for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. We provide prevention, education, and awareness to strengthen families and make our community safer.
About
ADULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES: LACASA PROVIDES COUNSELING, SHELTER, LEGAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. OUR WORK WITH SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IS CLIENT-CENTERED, CONFIDENTIAL, NONJUDGMENTAL, AND FOCUSED ON AN EMPOWERMENT MODEL. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. IN 2019, 5,059 NIGHTS OF SHELTER WERE PROVIDED FOR 124 SURVIVORS (74 WOMEN, 1 MAN AND 49 CHILDREN). LACASA'S SHELTER PROVIDES A SECURE, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-VIOLENT ENVIRONMENT SAFE FROM ABUSE. LACASA'S ON-SITE ANIMAL KENNEL PROVIDED 673 NIGHTS OF ANIMAL SHELTER FOR 10 FAMILY PETS. THE LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDED 796 SURVIVORS (607 FEMALES AND 189 MALES) ASSISTANCE WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. LACASA'S LEGAL ADVOCATES ASSISTED 67 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPING A PERSONAL PROTECTION ORDER (PPO). LACASA'S 24-HOUR ON-CALL SERVICE PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 299 SURVIVORS (219 FEMALES AND 80 MALES) WHEN AN ASSAULT WAS REPORTED TO POLICE OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL. 24-HOUR TOLL-FREE CRISIS LINE SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE 365 DAYS A YEAR AND 2,082 CLIENTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE HELP-LINE. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS TO EXPLORE FEELINGS, CLARIFY ISSUES, REVIEW OPTIONS AND CREATE SAFETY PLANS. 236 ADULT SURVIVORS (226 FEMALES AND 10 MALES) TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THESE CLINICAL SERVICES IN 2019. 93 CHILDREN RECEIVED CLINICAL SERVICES CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ALL CLIENTS DEVELOP A SAFETY PLAN WHILE IN SERVICES, INCLUDING 102 INDIVIDUALS THAT DEVELOPED SAFETY PLANS THROUGH LACASA PER THE REQUEST OF THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE. IN ADDITION, LACASA WORKS WITH BUSINESSES AND AGENCIES TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEMIC RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “We support and advocate for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. we provide prevention, education and awareness to strengthen families and make our community safer.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “We support and advocate for suriviors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MI.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 2895 W GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI, 48843.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 72 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $34,168.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,184,832 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $407,547 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.