JOPLIN, MO — Lafayette House is honored to announce receipt of a $20,000 gift from the Frank M Evans III IRA Trust. This generous contribution, made in memory of Frank M. Evans and Marjorie M Evans, will directly support Lafayette House’s mission to provide comprehensive, life-saving services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorders across Southwest Missouri.
The unrestricted nature of this gift provides Lafayette House with vital operational flexibility, allowing the organization to respond to emerging needs and maintain the full spectrum of services that vulnerable community members depend on around the clock. From emergency shelter and crisis counseling to long-term recovery programs, Lafayette House serves more than 900 individuals annually with professional, trauma-informed care.
“We are deeply grateful to Frank Evans III and the Frank M Evans III IRA Trust for this extraordinary gift honoring Frank M. Evans and Marjorie M Evans,” said Eli Moran, Chief Strategy Officer at Lafayette House. “Contributions of this magnitude create lasting impact that ripples throughout our entire organization and the lives we serve. This gift strengthens our foundation, allowing us to continue responding to crisis calls 24 hours a day, maintaining safe shelter, and providing comprehensive treatment programs that help individuals rebuild their lives. The Evans family’s generosity will be felt by countless survivors and their families for years to come.”
Chelsea Conley, Chief Development Officer at Lafayette House, added, “Unrestricted gifts like this one are particularly powerful because they give us the flexibility to direct resources where they’re most needed, whether that’s replacing critical equipment, supporting staff training and development, or expanding services to meet growing community needs. This investment in our mission represents not just financial support, but confidence in Lafayette House’s work and our team’s ability to make wise decisions that maximize impact for the people we serve.”
Serving a seven-county region in Southwest Missouri, Lafayette House provides comprehensive support through its Victim Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment programs. Services include emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to each individual’s needs. The organization operates 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring professional help is immediately available when crisis strikes.
Lafayette House extends its profound gratitude to Frank Evans III and the Frank M Evans III IRA Trust for their commitment to supporting survivors and strengthening communities throughout Southwest Missouri. This gift honors the memory of Frank M. Evans and Marjorie M Evans through meaningful action that will change lives.
For more information about Lafayette House’s services, visit lafayettehouse.org or contact the organization at 417-782-1772.
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Lafayette House
Lafayette House is a non-profit organization in Joplin, Missouri that serves all Southwest Missouri. Through our services, we help individuals and their families who are experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or substance use disorders. Each year Lafayette House serves more than 900 people in our region, offering professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed services for adults, children, and families. For more information, visit lafayettehouse.org.
Reference:
Eli Moran
Chief Strategy Officer
elimoran@lafeyettehouse.org
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