Member News Releases

LACASA Seeks Gas Card Donations to “Fuel our mission!”

Contact: Mona Shandmshand@lacasacenter.org   May 5, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     LACASA Seeks Gas Card Donations to “Fuel our mission!” Livingston County nonprofit needs help to get survivors on the road to healing.    Howell, MI - LACASA Center, an independent nonprofit advocating for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence, is putting out the call for donations for prepaid gas gift cards for clients in its Crisis Shelter and/or Transitional Supportive Housing

News Release: 5/1/2025

Two words that should never go together: Child and Hunger! The Hunger-Free Summer 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk is a Community Event in Livingston County. This event will directly provide meals to children and families in need during the summer months.Date: Saturday, June 21st. 2025Location: Freedom River—a stunning 94-acre recreation and lodging sanctuary in Livingston County dedicated to veterans. Include: food, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and games on-site.  

Ribbon Cutting Extravaganza to Celebrate Small Business Month Hosted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERibbon Cutting Extravaganza to Celebrate Small Business Month Hosted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce HOWELL, MI – [April 30, 2025] – The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Ribbon Cutting Extravaganza taking place Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Livingston Business HUB located at 123 E. Washington Street, Howell. This high-energy event is part of the Chamber’s month-long celebration of Small Business Month, honoring the entrepreneurs

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North Star Reach Receives $600,000 Matching Grant from The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation

Pinckney, MI – North Star Reach, the ninth U.S. residential camp in the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is thrilled to announce that The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation has pledged a generous $600,000 matching grant to help the camp meet its mission of providing free transformative camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families. This incredible contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar and will allow North Star

North Star Reach Honored as 2025 Champion for Children at Annual “Plant a Pinwheel” Celebration

Pinckney, MI – North Star Reach, the ninth U.S. residential camp in the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Champion for Children by the LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston. The award was presented during the annual “Plant a Pinwheel” celebration at the Howell Carnegie District Library, marking the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a Champion for Children,

North Star Reach Board Fellow, Carly Colen, Recognized with Outstanding Board Fellow Award

Pinckney, MI – North Star Reach, the ninth U.S. residential camp in the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is proud to announce that Board Fellow Carly Colen has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Board Fellow Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to North Star Reach and her significant positive impact throughout her time through the University of Michigan Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program. The Outstanding Board Fellow Award

Michigan nonprofit provides summer camp opportunities for children facing health challenges

CBS New Detroit (April 17, 2025): Michigan nonprofit provides summer camp opportunities for children facing health challenges https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/michigan-nonprofit-provides-summer-camp-opportunities-for-children-facing-health-challenges/

Jeans for a Cause: Denim Day to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault on April 30th

Contact: Mona Shandmshand@lacasacenter.org April 28, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Jeans for a Cause: Denim Day to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault on April 30thLACASA encourages community to show support for survivors by wearing denim Howell, MI – LACASA is joining communities across the globe in observing Denim Day on Wednesday, April 30th. This annual event challenges harmful attitudes surrounding sexual violence and raises awareness of some of the reasons victims may hesitate to come forward.

62% of US Job Seekers Would Consider Not Applying to Companies Using Generative AI during the Hiring Process

A staggering 62% of U.S. job seekers would consider not applying to companies that overly rely on generative AI during recruitment, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human interaction despite the efficiency AI offers. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.Job Seekers' Concerns: The Human Element Matters While many job seekers acknowledge the appropriateness of using AI for tasks such as drafting resumes and cover letters (78%) and creating mock interview

Unemployment's Hidden Toll: Skills, Confidence and Mental Health

In a rapidly changing job market, the consequences of prolonged unemployment are taking a significant toll on job seekers, affecting not only their skills and confidence but also their mental health and networking opportunities. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, there is a glimmer of hope: only 22% of unemployed job seekers have been without work for more than two years, a significant drop from the alarming 40% in Spring 2023. However, the road to recovery is