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Living In Safe Alternatives, is a private, non-profit organization that has served the needs of abused, abandoned adjudicated and neglected youth for 38 years. Click here for more information about us.

News: Posted July 2, 2009

Congratulations to our Graduates!

We have been rejoicing in the academic successes of our youth! We recently held an agency wide celebration recognizing the academic accomplishments of our residents. We celebrated a total of five high school graduations. Two residents also graduated from middle school and will begin high school this fall. Additionally, one girl received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Integrated Science, earned by attaining the highest grade for the course out of the entire freshman class! The school year schedule does not allow many opportunities for all of our programs to gather at once; this was a rare treat enjoyed by all. With the threat of rain we planned a barbeque which thankfully went off without a hitch; even a few sprinkles could not dampen the enthusiasm of our youth. There was a variety of food and desserts, music, basketball and of course cheers for the grads. All of high school graduates have ambitious plans for their future, including attending Quinnipiac University, Pace University, Tunxis Community College and Baron Institute. We wish them all the best and will continue to be a source of support as they move into their adult lives.

School's Out & The Summer Fun Has Begun!!

Summer fun has officially begun! Our youth have numerous trips and outings planned this summer. Some of those include an agency wide trip to New York City where they will attend the Bodies Revealed’ exhibit, grab lunch in the city, do some sight seeing before dinner, then hop on the train to get back home. We also have a similar trip planned to Boston, along with trips to the beach, amusement parks, festivals, camping, museums and nature centers, the New York Renaissance Fair and a vacation on the Connecticut shoreline.

ASIT Summer Sale

ASIT yarns

We recently held a summer sale at our vocational program, A Stitch in Time. We sold purses, hats, and scarves—all handcrafted by our girls, as well as knitting and crochet supplies. Our store hours for July will be every Monday & Thursday from 1-4pm with the exception of Thursday, July 30th. Our store is located in a building adjacent to one of our residential programs across the street from Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center on South Canal Street in Plainville. All purchases help to support this integral program which meets our overall goal of preparing adolescents for self sufficiency. For more information or to order products online, click HERE.

Join us for our 5th Annual
Robert J Butler Memorial Golf Tournament on September 14, 2009

Our Fifth Annual Robert J. Butler Memorial Golf Tournament takes place on Monday, September 14th at Chippanee Golf Course in Bristol. The day is not just for golfers, there is also lunch, cocktail hour, a silent auction, dinner and awards. The proceeds from this fundraiser are used for the many needs of LISA, Inc. programs and any participation or contribution towards this event is greatly appreciated and significantly impacts the youth our organization serves. Click HERE for more information.

Women's World Day

A Day of Excitement and Empowerment at LISA

An event being sponsored by LISA, Inc. this summer is “Women’s World.” The day is designed to provide young women with information to successfully play the game of life. “Women’s World,” is an event where young women ages 14-21 years old will participate in an exciting and empowering full day of activities in order to learn & practice real life skills. This event will provide situations which simulate real life, including topics such as financial literacy, career & educational planning. The objective of the program is to have participants spend time in their future, or a variety of possible futures, so they clearly understand the importance of making the right decisions today to achieve their goals tomorrow. The program will also focus on the special needs of women, such as issues in the workplace, community safety, domestic violence and women’s health. Attending the program will be the young women in our programs (in Wolcott, Plainville, Bristol & Waterbury) as well as other girls from youth serving agencies in the Wolcott/Bristol/ Plainville/Waterbury area. The event will serve up to 75 young women. This program is made possible by generous grants from the Women and Girls’ Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation and The Foundation of Jewish Communities of Western CT.

There is still time to get in on the Petit Family Foundation GE 5K taking place in Plainville on Sunday, July 19th. We have a resident and a group of L.I.S.A., Inc. volunteers participating in the race. The race kicks off at 9:00 am beginning at McDonald's restaurant on Route 10 and finishing on Woodford Ave. in front of the Plainville General Electric facility. You can walk, run or cheer. Participants can preregister at petitroadrace.com or register on site from 7-8:30 am the day of the race.

The Butler Resource Center Butler Resource Center

Click HERE to view a slideshow of the work in progress!

Finally, the Butler Resource Center, located at 1615 Wolcott Road in Wolcott (just 1 mile from the Wolcott/Bristol line on Route 69) is coming along as planned. We expect to be moved in very soon! The Butler Resource Center will house LISA, Inc.’s administrative offices, provide space for staff training, and will serve as a focal point for bringing together youth from all agency programs.

 

                                 

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Po Box 6232
Wolcott, CT 06716-0232
(203) 879-9233 Ph
(203) 879-6431 Fx
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