CASA Pinellas, our county’s certified domestic violence service provider, is matching all donations on Giving Tuesday up to $100,000 thanks to Melody and Gary Johnson. Supporters can double their impact now through November 28 by visiting www.casapinellas.org/event/giving-tuesday-2023/.
One year ago, CASA launched our community’s Family Justice Center (FJC), a wrap-around, trauma-informed center with partners onsite for domestic violence survivors. Since then, CASA has served nearly double the number of survivors through the Family Justice Center compared to outreach services from the previous year, and there has been a 300% increase in the number of children receiving services at the FJC.
“CASA is a leader in innovative strategies and programs to better support survivors in Pinellas County,” said Lariana Forsythe, CEO. “As the need for domestic violence support continues to grow, CASA will continue to expand its service offerings and work towards a community free from violence.”
The Family Justice Center by CASA received the 2023 Purple Ribbon Award for Best New Service Launch in the United States and locally, Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay award for Best One-Stop Shopping for Domestic Violence Survivors on top of CASA’s 6th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Pinellas County is ranked 5th in the state for highest rates of domestic violence. CASA hopes to continue meeting the immense need of this county’s survivors through community support.
About CASA:
Founded in 1977, CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) is the official 501c3 domestic violence center based in Pinellas County, FL. In October 2022, CASA opened Florida’s only Family Justice Center, earning the 2023 National Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding New Service Launch. CASA’s mission is to challenge the societal acceptance of all forms of domestic violence through advocacy, prevention, intervention, and support services. To learn more, visit www.casapinellas.org.