JOPLIN, MO — Lafayette House is deeply honored to announce receipt of a $50,000 memorial gift from Mary Louise Glauber in loving memory of her husband, Michael A. Glauber. This extraordinary contribution continues a remarkable legacy of multi-generational service to Lafayette House, reflecting the Glauber family’s decades-long commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorders across Southwest Missouri.
Michael A. “Mike” Glauber built a distinguished career as a financial leader. Mike enjoyed a long and successful career with Leggett & Platt, serving during a period of exponential company growth before retiring as Chief Financial Officer and Board Member in 2003. Throughout his life, Mike was known for his financial acumen, generous spirit, and unwavering commitment to community.
The Glauber family’s connection to Lafayette House spans two generations of dedicated board service and support. Mary Louise Glauber served on the Lafayette House Board of Directors, helping guide the organization through critical periods of growth. Her daughter Christine followed in her mother’s footsteps, also serving on the Lafayette House Board of Directors and as Treasurer, providing essential financial leadership during her tenure. Now, through this memorial gift honoring Michael A. Glauber, the family’s impact will continue touching lives for years to come.
“Mike was a big supporter of your agency,” Mary Louise Glauber noted in her letter accompanying the donation, “and our family appreciates what you and your team do for our community. With this donation, may he continue to live on through the work that you do.”
“The Glauber family embodies what it means to be true community champions,” said Eli Moran, Chief Strategy Officer at Lafayette House. “Mike Glauber built a remarkable career as Chief Financial Officer of Leggett & Platt, demonstrating exceptional financial leadership and the ability to recognize potential in people and opportunities. That same vision and generosity extended to his support of Lafayette House. We are profoundly grateful to Mary Louise, Christine, and the entire Glauber family for trusting us to carry forward Mike’s commitment to our community.”
“When a family chooses to honor their loved one through supporting our mission, it speaks volumes about the values they hold dear and the impact they want to create in the world,” said Susan Hickam, CEO of Lafayette House. “Mike Glauber was a big supporter of Lafayette House during his life, and through Mary Louise’s generous memorial gift, his compassion and commitment to helping others will continue making a difference for generations to come. This $50,000 contribution strengthens every aspect of our work. We are deeply honored to steward this gift in Mike’s memory, ensuring his legacy of generosity and community service lives on through the lives we touch every single day.”
Lafayette House serves more than 900 individuals annually across a seven-county service area in Southwest Missouri, providing emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and comprehensive treatment programs. The organization operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring that when crisis strikes, professional help is always available.
The Glauber family’s memorial gift will support Lafayette House’s mission to provide life-saving services and create pathways to safety, healing, and hope for individuals and families facing some of life’s most challenging circumstances.
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About Lafayette House
Lafayette House is a non-profit organization in Joplin, Missouri that serves all Southwest Missouri. Since 1978, Lafayette House has provided comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorders. The organization offers emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and prevention education across a seven-county region. Lafayette House operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and serves more than 900 people annually. For more information, visit www.lafayettehouse.org or call at 417-782-1772.
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