Capital Area Family Justice Center

04/21/2026

💙WE NEED YOUR HELP💙

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Every 68 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted, and only a fraction of cases are ever reported (RAINN). We are currently accepting donations of essential items to provide comfort, care, and dignity to those impacted by sexual violence.

04/16/2026

We are so very thankful and incredibly honored to have been an Attic Trash and Treasure Sale of Baton Rouge, La recipient this year!

This generosity means so much to us and will go directly toward continuing the work we are so passionate about—supporting and empowering survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives.

We want to sincerely acknowledge how hard the Attic Trash & Treasure team worked to make this possible. The time, effort, and dedication it takes to organize and raise these funds for local nonprofits is inspiring—and we are beyond grateful to be one of the organizations chosen.

Thank you for believing in our mission, for supporting our work, and for standing with the individuals and families in our community impacted by domestic violence. We appreciate you more than words can express!

📸 Pictured (left to right): Mary Erlingson, Erlingson Banks; Hon. Laura Prosser (Retired Baton Rouge City Court Judge); Suzanne Hamilton, Executive Director; Katie Jenkins, Administrative Manager; and Zakeyah Trahan, Client Advocate.

12/12/2025

🎄💜 Thank You, Baton Rouge Trader Joe’s! 💜🎄

Once again, our friends at Trader Joe’s Baton Rouge came through with the sweetest holiday lagniappe for our Adopt-a-Family gift packages. Every year, they donate fun and festive food items that add an extra touch of Christmas magic for the families we serve — and we are so grateful.

We truly couldn’t do this work without generous community partners like Trader Joe’s and all of our amazing family donors. Thank you for helping us make the season brighter for survivors and their children. ✨

11/18/2025

We are so proud and thankful for our Board President, District Attorney Hillar Moore, for being named Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year by AFP Baton Rouge!

Hillar has been an incredible advocate and supporter of the Capital Area Family Justice Center, always stepping up for survivors and for the work we do in this community. This award is so well deserved.

Congratulations, Hillar — and thank you for everything you do for CAFJC and for the families we serve.

11/17/2025

🎄 It’s that time of year again! 🎁

We’re thrilled to announce our Annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program! This holiday season, we have 7 amazing families in need of a little extra love and support — and we’re inviting our generous community to help make their holidays bright. 💚

🎁 Gift Drop-Off Dates:
📅 December 10th–12th
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 NEW Address: 222 St. Louis Street, Room 607, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

If you’d like to adopt a family or learn more about how you can help, please visit our website:
👉 https://www.cafjc.org/page/adoptafamily

Thank you for helping us bring hope and joy to survivors and their families this Christmas season. Together, we can make spirits bright! ✨

10/08/2025

We’re thrilled to share that the Capital Area Family Justice Center has been selected as a 2025 recipient of Attic Trash and Treasure Sale of Baton Rouge, La! 🎉

For nearly 40 years, Attic Trash and Treasure has brought our community together through one of Baton Rouge’s largest sales, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits that make a difference.

We are honored to be chosen and grateful for this incredible support that helps us continue providing safety, hope, and healing for survivors and their families.

We are thrilled to announce this year's benefiting nonprofit recipients of our 2026 Attic Trash and Treasure Sale!

Capital Area Family Justice Center
Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center
Brave Heart of Louisiana, Children In Need
Louisiana Parole Project
Louisiana Mental Health Association

09/18/2025

💜 THANK YOU 💜

Because of YOU, our DefEAT Domestic Violence Fundraiser raised $100,000! 🙌

Every sponsor, donor, and guest made this milestone possible—and together, we’re bringing hope and resources to survivors in our community.

A special thank you to our fabulous photographer, Angela Hoppe Collaborative , who generously donated her time and talent to capture the evening so beautifully. 📸💜

09/04/2025

💜 Thank You for Making Our DefEAT Domestic Violence Fundraiser a Success! 💜

We have so many people that we would like to thank and that helped to play such an integral role in making DefEAT a success!

We are so grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, attendees, businesses who donated silent auction items, and food vendors who helped bring this event to life.

A special thank you goes to our Event Chair for their leadership and dedication.

This event was made possible through the collaboration of so many! It was inspiring to welcome back so many who stood with us last year, alongside new friends partnering in our efforts.

Because of your generosity, we can continue providing hope, healing, and resources to survivors in our community. Together, we are stronger. 💜

08/28/2025

The wait is over… TONIGHT is the night!

Our DefEAT Domestic Violence Fundraiser is finally here, and we cannot wait to welcome you all. 💜

This evening would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, restaurants, volunteers, and community partners who have worked alongside us to bring this event to life. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.

We look forward to an unforgettable night together as we raise awareness and critical support in the fight to end domestic violence.

See you tonight!

08/26/2025

Only a Few Tickets Left!

Our DefEAT Domestic Violence Fundraiser is happening this Thursday at the Renaissance Hotel Bourbeau Ballroom — and you don’t want to miss it! 💜

Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring:
🍷 Fine wine & cocktails
🍽️ Delicious local restaurant bites
🎶 Live jazz music
🎤 Inspiring program
🎁 Exciting live & silent auctions

Every ticket sold helps provide safety, support, and hope for survivors in our community.

➡️ Grab your ticket today before they’re gone: https://www.cafjc.org/page/defeat