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SAFE SUPPORTIVE EMPOWERING
Show your support by making a charitable contribution to Living in Safe Alternatives, Inc. Your donation helps us provide safe, supportive, empowering programs for youth and families.
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DONORS & FUNDERS
We Need Your Support.
Living in Safe Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We need and appreciate the financial support of corporations, small businesses and individuals in addition to our annual grant writing and fund raising efforts. If you feel LISA, Inc. is a worthwhile cause and would like to help, there are a variety of ways you can contribute.
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Robert J. Butler Heart of LISA, Inc. Recipients 2015
In 2015, the Board of Directors and staff at LISA, Inc. wanted to find a way to recognize the hard work and dedication of a few members of the LISA, Inc. community who continue to carry out Robert J. Butler's legacy. At our 8th Annual Wine Tasting Event, we awarded the first three recipients; Sharon Mailhot, Brian Farrell, Sr., and Diane Capaldo. -
LISA, Inc. Awarded a Grant from the Schumann Special Interest Fund to Send Adolescent Girls to Independent Living Conference
LISA, Inc. was awarded funds from the Schumann Special Interest Fuind at the Main St. Community Foundation to allow female youth to participate in the 4-day "Growing Pains 2015" Indepedent Living Conference held by the Daniel Organization in Orlando, Florida. -
Youth Excellence Project Receives Multiple Grants to Continue the Adolescent Male Program.
The Youth Excellence Project was granted $10,000 from the Fund for Greater Hartford. The volunteer-based adolescent male's group develops their leadership and team-building skills in preparation for a weeklong trip to the Channel Islands National Park in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Supporting Events.
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8th Annual Raise Your Spirits Again Wine Tasting Event
January 22, 2015 Our 8th Annual Raise Your Spirits Again! Tasting Event will take place on Sunday, May 3rd from 5-8pm at La Bella Vista in Waterbury. Come enjoy food samples from local restaurants, wine/beer/spirits provided by Nutmeg Fine Wines and Liquors, and possibly claim one of our silent auction or raffle items! More information under events. -
Donate To LISA, Inc. Without Using Your Own Money!
July 29, 2015 LISA, Inc. is now a part of AmazonSmile and GoodSearch, two simple ways to shop and search while these organization donate a portion of the purchase price to LISA, Inc. at NO cost to you all year round! -
Care for the Caregiver: The Power of Self-Care in Reducing Stress and Burnout
March 18, 2016 In this professional development seminar focused on caregiver renewal, we will explore simple, manageable, step-by-step approaches for fitting self-care into your busy workday and life. CLICK HERE for More Information. -
The 12th Annual LISA,INC Butler Memorial Golf Classic
September 12, 2016 This year’s tournament will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the lovely Chippanee Country Club at 6 Marsh Road in Bristol, CT. Registration starts at 11am, followed by a 12:30pm shotgun start, ending with dinner and presentations at 6pm. Come play golf, join us for dinner, consider a sponsorship, make a donation, or offer a raffle/auction prize.
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OUR PROGRAMS
Learn more about the programs that you can help support.
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Community Based Life Skills (CBLS)
A non-residential program for youth ages 15-21, located in the Greater Waterbury region. A combination of group and individulized sessions teaching life skills to teenagers in foster care, support the transition to independent living.
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Lisa's WISH
Lisa's WISH provides a warm, safe, secure, structured environmet, counseling, therapy and more. Statewide referrals by the Department of Children and Families for females ages 17-20 with mild to moderate mental illness, history of abuse, and/or in foster care.
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Supervised Apartments and Independent Living Program (SAIL)
Transitional apartments for older adolescent males and females working towards independence- including expectant and parenting mothers. LISA, Inc. owns one and two bedroom condos, with 24/7 staff coverage and support.
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Youth Excellence Project (YEP)
The Youth Excellence Project is a program for adolescent boys ages 13-17 who are in foster care, congregate care or an independent living facility in Connecticut. Participating youth take part in two half-day workshops per month leading up to a weeklong adventure trip to the Channel Islands National Park in Santa Barbara, CA.
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