Lafayette House

10/17/2026

👠 Walk in Her Shoes. Build Understanding. Create Change.

What does it take to leave an abusive relationship? What barriers, challenges, and difficult choices might a survivor face along the way?

Join Lafayette House for In Her Shoes, an interactive, experiential simulation that offers a powerful opportunity to better understand the daily realities of survivors of domestic violence. This experience encourages participants to step into someone else’s shoes, build empathy, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities survivors navigate.

October 22 | 4–6 PM
New Life Church | Anderson, MO

Whether you’re an individual looking to learn more or an organization wanting to bring a group, everyone is welcome! We encourage community members, professionals, organizations, and anyone interested in making a difference to join us.

The more we understand, the better we can support survivors and create a community where healing is possible. We hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

Yesterday, our Lafayette House staff wore purple to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and show their support for survivors.

Behind the services we provide each day are dedicated individuals who deliver trauma-informed care to those navigating the effects of domestic violence and working toward healing. These are just some of the faces behind the work, and we are grateful for the compassion, commitment, and care they bring to our mission every day.

Together, we wear purple to stand with survivors, honor their journeys, and remind them they are not alone. 💜

10/14/2026

We loved being part of the Wyandotte Nation Hope & Healing Resource Fair yesterday! 💜

It’s always encouraging to see so many organizations come together to support survivors of domestic violence and connect individuals and families with resources that can make a difference.

Together, we can build a stronger network of support and remind survivors that they are not alone. Thank you to Wyandotte Nation for bringing our community together for such an important cause!

10/13/2026

Wear Purple Day is a chance to stand with survivors of domestic violence, raise awareness, and show our community that they are not alone. Every purple shirt represents support, hope, and a commitment to ending domestic violence.

💜 Join us in wearing purple on Thursday, October 15, and be sure to tag Lafayette House when you post your photo!

10/05/2026

Step into their shoes. See teen dating violence differently.

Join us tomorrow for In Their Shoes, an interactive simulation that offers a powerful glimpse into the realities, barriers, and difficult choices faced by teens experiencing dating violence.

Free and open to the public. All are welcome. Come learn, reflect, and build empathy. 💜

10/01/2026

Something spectacular is on the horizon ✨

Make sure you’re following Ooh-la Lafayette for all the event details!

We're doing it again!

Ooh-La Lafayette returns April 2, 2027, at Downstream Casino Resort.

More on the horizon 🔅

09/26/2026

We are so proud to see Lafayette House’s expertise represented on a statewide stage!

CEO, Susan Hickam, and Chief Program Officer, Kelli Davis, recently presented at the 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference in St. Louis, bringing Lafayette House’s experience and integrated approach to a room of behavioral health, substance use disorder, and public administration professionals from across Missouri.

Their session, “Intersection of Substance Use Disorder and Domestic and/or Sexual Violence,” explored the ways substance use, trauma, and coercive control can intersect in a survivor’s life, and how those experiences can sometimes be misunderstood by service systems.

At the heart of the conversation was an important principle: a survivor should never have to choose between safety and recovery. Supporting both requires collaboration across substance use disorder treatment, domestic and sexual violence advocacy, behavioral and physical health, and community partners.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share what Lafayette House has learned through more than 47 years of serving survivors in Southwest Missouri and to contribute to conversations that can help strengthen the response survivors receive across our state.

Congratulations, Susan and Kelli, on representing Lafayette House and carrying our mission beyond the seven counties we serve directly.

We Save Lives. 💜

09/24/2026

A BIG thank you to Easterseals Midwest for their incredible generosity and continued partnership with Lafayette House!

We are so grateful to their Self Advocates in Action Council and everyone who helped make their recent Talent Show hygiene drive such a success. These donations will help us fill the entry baskets we provide to every client entering our residential services, offering a few essentials and a warm welcome as they begin their journey with us.

We love seeing community partners come together to support individuals and families in our area. Thank you, Easterseals Midwest, for thinking of Lafayette House and helping us make a difference!

09/22/2026

A huge thank you to JOMO Con for their generous support of Lafayette House!

We were honored to welcome Matt Fussell with JOMO Con to Lafayette House and are so grateful that they chose to donate a portion of their conference proceeds to support our services.

Pictured are Lafayette House CEO Susan Hickam, and Matt Fussell with JOMO Con. Thank you, Matt and the entire JOMO Con team, for your generosity and for helping us continue our mission. We appreciate you!

06/26/2026

When you provide safety, comfort matters.

As a 24/7 residential facility, dependable heating isn’t a luxury. It’s essential to ensuring the individuals and children in our care have a safe, comfortable place to heal.

We’re incredibly grateful to the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust for a $10,000 grant to help replace our 40+ year old boiler before winter arrives.

In honor of Bob Corley, whose legacy lives on through the Trust, we’re excited to introduce Bob the Boiler. We think it’s a fitting tribute to a gift that will keep our facility warm for years to come.

Thank you, W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, for investing in the comfort, safety, and healing of those we serve.