LaCasa, Inc.

Street Address:
202 North Cottage Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528-4399
Mailing Address:202 N. Cottage Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528-4399

Phone: 574-533-4450
Fax: 574-533-4399
Website: www.lacasagoshen.org

Larry Gautsche, President, CEO

Contact Name: Larry Gautsche
Phone: 574-533-4450x13
Fax: 574-533-4399
Email: Larry.Gautsche@lacasagoshen.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 28    Part Time: 2

Background
LaCasa, Inc. is a full-service not-for-profit community development organization originally organized by area churches and incorporated in 1970. Our wide range of programs assist low- to moderate-income families regardless of race, national origin, or religion. Through our programs and services, LaCasa provides asset building and training opportunities for community residents, and partners with neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and local governments to enhance the development of healthy neighborhoods. In 1999, LaCasa was chartered as a member of NeighborWorks Network. LaCasa is a United Way organization and an equal housing partner.

Mission
LaCasa works with individuals and community partners to create opportunity for personal growth, family stability, and neighborhood improvement.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $2,069,784

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 258 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 39 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 63 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 184 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through LaCasa of Goshen, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $16,211,014 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $16,211,014.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    2/21/2007 LaCasa officially becomes a Home Ownership Center

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Annual Paint the Town Event

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  IDA Savings Program

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Tony CanoBoard MemberState GovernmentBuilding Dept., City of GoshenBuilding Inspector
    Mel ClaassenBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionMMAVice President, CFO
    Lori ClineBoard ChairFinancial InstitutionGoshen Community BankVice President of Mortgage Lending
    David DaughertyBoard Vice ChairResidentGoshen Chamber of CommercePresident
    David EashBoard MemberBusinessJayco 
    Rebecca HernandezBoard MemberResidentGoshen CollegeDirector, Center for Intercultural Teaching & Learning
    Regina RobersonBoard MemberResidentElkhart Public SchoolsGuidance Counselor
    Art StoltzfusBoard MemberResident  
    Chad StoltzfusBoard SecretaryFinancial InstitutionLake City BankVice President
    June G YoderBoard MemberResidentMiddlebury SchoolsSchool Nurse

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Great Lakes
    Name:  Karen Whedon
    Phone:  513-221-4260
    Toll-Free:  877-316-8880
    Fax:  513-221-4425
    Email:  kwhedon@nw.org