Mission
Reduce and prevent the incidence of domestic violence through the provision of emergency shelter and support services, education and community outreach to increase the awareness of domestic violence
Programs
Group and individual counseling for every member of the family on many aspects of family violence. Emergency shelter for women and their children for 45 days, legal support including restraining orders and attorney referral. Assistance with lifeskills training to enable clients to obtain housing and jobs. Community outreach to raise the awareness of domestic violence and how to address it if you or someone you know become a victim
History
The inception of Laura’s House was inspired by a true story about a woman called Laura from Orange County who was a victim of domestic violence. Unfortunately the end of her particular story is a very tragic one….her life was cut short with her untimely death at age 38.
In 1991, a few local women formed the South Orange County Domestic Violence Action Committee with the dream of building a shelter for battered women in South County. After being contacted by Laura’s mother and hearing that Laura had nowhere to turn to for resources to help her, the women were committed to making their dreams become a reality. In 1994, local residents, including co-founders, Sandy Condello and Helen Kendall, called a town meeting in San Clemente and asked for the community to embrace their vision of Laura’s House. There was an overwhelming response from the community with support and funding. It was then decided that the agency would be named in memory of Laura.
Since 1994, Laura’s House has continued to grow and offer a multitude of programs and services which provide vital support and education aimed at avoiding such tragic circumstances from ever occurring again.
Vision
Our work will end when society is free of domestic violence.
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About
- Website
- www.laurashouse.org
- Location
- 999 Corporate Drive
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 - Basic Info
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Founded: 1994
EIN: 33-0621826
Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Annual Budget: $3,081,538 
