Lacasa

What Lacasa does

LACASA Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency headquartered at 1920 Tooley Road in Howell, Michigan, founded in 1981 to serve survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault in Livingston County. As a community-led victim-services organization, it operates more than 35 programs including a 24/7 crisis helpline (866.522.2725) and text line, an emergency crisis shelter at the consolidated 'Home for Good' facility featuring the Safe Pet Place program for family pets, a Master's-level counseling center, a nationally accredited Children's Advocacy Center running the multidisciplinary CARE team for forensic interviews, a CASA volunteer court-advocacy program (50+ volunteers), a Sexual Assault Response Center with SANE nursing, and a Trauma Informed System of Care. The CAP Council delivers prevention education including Stewards of Children, Body Safety Training, and the Period of PURPLE Crying program in partnership with MSU Extension. All services are provided at no charge to victims and families; the organization assisted more than 5,000 victims and families annually and provided 11,500+ nights of emergency shelter in 2025, a year-over-year increase exceeding 7%.

The business model is donations-based rather than fee-for-service: LACASA receives no funding from any national parent organization, with four primary revenue streams — individual community donations, corporate and personal 'Mission Partner' sponsorships (including Chem-Trend/Freudenberg, EP Wealth, Lake Trust, LowrySolutions, Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry owners, and Weingartz), proceeds from the wholly owned LACASA Collection upscale resale boutique (in-store plus eBay), and signature fundraising events (LACASA Gala, Garden Tour, Starry Night Toy Drive). The organization maintains an 11–50 full-time staff complement of program managers, clinicians, and support roles under a C-suite led by President & CEO Bobette A. Schrandt, supplemented by 50+ CASA volunteers and broader volunteer engagement. It earns no revenue from end users (services are free) and is not capitalized through equity or venture funding.

The service delivery model is community-embedded and partnership-driven, relying on formal collaborations with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the Livingston County Prosecutor's Office, the Michigan Department of Human Services, schools, healthcare providers, and Leader Dogs for the Blind (for the Canine Advocate Ember). Accreditations from the National Children's Alliance, Healthy Families America, and the Autism Alliance of Michigan — plus awards including the Richard F. Huegli Award for Program Excellence (2021) and the national Purple Ribbon Award for the GLOW campaign — sustain regulatory and reputational standing. A wholly owned subsidiary, LACASA Collection, operates as the retail fundraising arm. The organization is privately held in the nonprofit sense (no shareholders, governed by a Board of Directors) with no evidence of PE, VC, or parent company involvement.

Name

Lacasa

Legal name

LACASA Center

Website

https://lacasacenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LACASA Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Howell, Michigan, providing free crisis shelter, counseling, forensic interviews, legal advocacy, and prevention education to survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault across Livingston County, serving 5,000+ clients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Howell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: LACASA is funded primarily through individual donations from community members. As an independent nonprofit, they receive no funding from national parent organizations and all donations stay local.
2. Mission Partners: Corporate and individual Mission Partners provide sizeable annual contributions that support victim services.
3. LACASA Collection Resale Stores: Upscale resale boutique selling donated luxury items; proceeds support agency operations.
4. Event Fundraising: Signature events including Gala, Garden Tour, and third-party events generate charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LACASA Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, forensic interview services, and prevention education for victims and survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault in Livingston County, Michigan. All services are delivered at no charge through a unified Home for Good campus that houses more than 35 programs under one roof, supplemented by an upscale resale boutique (LACASA Collection) that generates revenue to support operations.

Product overview

LACASA Center is a comprehensive nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of victim services under one roof. The core offerings include emergency shelter (Crisis Shelter), 24/7 crisis helpline, counseling services, legal advocacy, and children's services. Specialized programs include the nationally accredited Children's Advocacy Center with its Child Abuse Response Effort (CARE) forensic interview program, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for foster children, the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council with educational workshops, and the Healthy Families in-home parenting support. Additional services include Safe Pet Place (pet sheltering), Sexual Assault Response Center with SANE nurses, Assailant Intervention Program, Trauma Informed System of Care, and a Canine Advocate for court support. Revenue generation occurs through LACASA Collection resale boutique. Community engagement programs include the Garden Tour, Gala, and Starry Night Toy Drive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Helpline A round-the-clock crisis helpline (call 866.522.2725; text 517.777.8005) staffed by trained professionals responding to calls and texts about child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, available to survivors and concerned community members.
• LACASA Crisis Shelter Emergency housing for individuals fleeing domestic violence, located at the state-of-the-art Home for Good facility, providing child-friendly accommodations, on-site Safe Pet Place for family pets, food, clothing, and 24-hour support.
• LACASA Counseling Center Individual, family, and group counseling for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, staffed by Master's level clinicians and offered at no cost.
• Children's Advocacy Center A nationally accredited center (National Children's Alliance) providing multidisciplinary services for child abuse victims, including forensic interviews, counseling, and court support through coordinated agency collaboration.
• CASA Program (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Trained community volunteers appointed by family court judges to advocate for the best interests of children in the foster care system due to abuse or neglect; program includes more than 50 volunteers.
• Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council Community-wide educational programming and public awareness campaigns focused on preventing child abuse and neglect before it occurs, including training workshops and awareness events.
• Healthy Families Livingston A nationally accredited (Healthy Families America / Prevent Child Abuse America) in-home support program providing pre- and postnatal services, developmental guidance, and parenting resources for new and expectant parents.
• Safe Pet Place On-site kennel facilities at the crisis shelter allowing victims of interpersonal violence to bring family pets, one of few such programs nationwide addressing a barrier to survivors seeking shelter.
• Sexual Assault Response Center Confidential services for sexual assault victims including medical care, forensic evidence collection, counseling, and legal advocacy support.
• Legal Advocacy Services Guidance and support helping survivors navigate criminal and civil legal processes, with advocates representing client interests with police, prosecutors, and courts.
• Assailant Intervention Program (DAIP) Programs teaching teens and adults to take responsibility for abusive actions and learn non-violent relationship skills based on the Domestic Assailant Intervention Program model.
• Trauma Informed System of Care Assessments and consultations evaluating trauma's impact on children using specialized evaluation tools across cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physiological domains.
• LACASA Collection Resale Store An upscale resale boutique and online luxury store generating funds for the organization by selling donated designer brands and one-of-a-kind items at affordable prices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ victims and families served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leader Dogs for the BlindcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Provider of canine advocate Ember; sourced first Canine Advocate Penny from Leader Dogs in 2015. Working closely with Canine Advocacy Program for extensive training.
• National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011National program collaboration since 2011 providing trained community volunteers to advocate for children in family court due to abuse or neglect.
• Darkness to LightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that created Stewards of Children evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention program offered by LACASA's CAP Council.
• MSU ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Michigan State University Extension for Sleeping. Crying. Driving. class and Period of PURPLE Crying program.
• The Arc LivingstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Navigating Healthy Relationships program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Cleary UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Navigating Healthy Relationships program.
• Livingston County Sherriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership for multidisciplinary child abuse response and domestic violence intervention.
• Livingston County Prosecutors OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in CARE team for child abuse investigations and prosecution support.
• Michigan Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild Protective Services collaboration for child abuse response and family support.
• Uniting Three Fires Against ViolenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresentation on culturally responsive advocacy and strengthening support for Indigenous survivors of interpersonal violence.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center in Ann Arbor, MI provides emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and sexual assault services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Washtenaw County. Directly comparable as a Michigan-based DV/SA shelter nonprofit serving a similar catchment area with overlapping programming.
• EVA Center (formerly SACSC): EVA Center (previously the Sexual Assault Center of Southeastern Michigan) provides 24/7 sexual assault response, SANE exams, counseling, and advocacy in the greater Detroit area. Directly comparable as a Michigan regional nonprofit operating SANE/sexual assault response programs overlapping with LACASA's SARC and SANE services.
• HAVEN: HAVEN in Pontiac, MI is the designated provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services for Oakland County, offering shelter, counseling, advocacy, and a 24/7 helpline. Directly comparable as a Michigan regional DV/SA nonprofit with a similar wraparound service model and 24/7 crisis-line operations.
• YWCA West Central Michigan: YWCA West Central Michigan in Kalamazoo provides domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse services including shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Directly comparable as a Michigan regional YWCA-affiliated victim services nonprofit with overlapping DV/SA programming and shelter operations.
• Turning Point Inc. Turning Point in Mt. Pleasant, MI provides domestic violence and sexual assault services including emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and counseling across multiple mid-Michigan counties. Directly comparable as a Michigan regional shelter and counseling organization serving survivors of interpersonal violence.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: Safe Horizon is the largest victim services nonprofit in the U.S., providing shelter, counseling, hotlines, child advocacy, and DV/SA programs across New York City. Comparable as a broader, multi-program victim services nonprofit operating many of the same service lines (shelter, CAC, hotline, counseling) at much greater scale.
• RAINN: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and leads national public education on sexual violence. Comparable as a broad national operator of sexual assault crisis lines and survivor support resources — overlapping LACASA's sexual assault response center mission at much greater scale.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for DV survivors across the U.S. Highly comparable to LACASA's 24/7 helpline and text-line operations; functions as a broader national incumbent in the same crisis-line category LACASA operates locally.

Others

• Prevent Child Abuse America (Healthy Families America): Prevent Child Abuse America operates Healthy Families America, which accredited LACASA's Healthy Families Livingston program. Comparable as the national umbrella organization and accrediting body for the parenting/home-visiting program category LACASA delivers through its Healthy Families Livingston service line.
• Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV): MCEDSV is the statewide coalition representing DV/SA service providers in Michigan, providing training, policy advocacy, and funding administration. Comparable as a Michigan ecosystem partner and funder/convener of the same DV/SA provider network LACASA operates within, though its function is advocacy and capacity-building rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/localnonprofit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lacasa-center

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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