LACASA cornhole fundraiser adds divisions, payouts and survivor support

LACASA’s cornhole fundraiser is built to do more than fill a summer bracket. It will send money toward free services for victims, survivors and families touched by child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence, while giving players a legitimate tournament format with cash on the line.

Cornhole For A Cause is set for Saturday, June 6, at Cleary University in Genoa Township. The event will run with a noon check-in and a 1 p.m. start, then move into a double-elimination format after four rounders are used to seed the field. Players will compete in social, intermediate and advanced divisions, with six games guaranteed and $2,500 in payouts planned based on participation.

The details give the fundraiser the feel of a real cornhole stop rather than a loose charity toss. Organizers are asking players to bring their own partner and bags, and they are making one practical rule clear: no corn-filled bags are allowed. Sponsorship opportunities are still open, and registration is being handled through Scoreholio or by email to organizer Dan Brockway at danb@myoutdoorpro.com.

The money matters because of where it is going. LACASA says its mission is to protect, support, empower and advocate for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence, while also promoting interpersonal safety through education, awareness and prevention programs. The nonprofit says all services for victims, survivors and their families are provided at no charge, a commitment that makes every fundraiser a direct support line for people who need counseling, advocacy and safety planning.

That local need has been part of LACASA’s identity since it was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1981. The agency says its new facility on Tooley Road in Howell brings services under one roof, strengthening a model that depends on grants, direct contributions, fees and fundraising to keep the operation moving.

The cornhole event has quickly become part of that funding mix. WHMI reported that the first fundraiser brought in a little over $5,000 and that organizer Dan Brockway wanted to double that total in the second year, while also aiming for 75 to 200 teams. With its three-tier format, guaranteed games and payout structure, this year’s edition is designed to pull in both casual players and more serious bags-and-boards competitors, all while feeding a cause that keeps its help free for the people who need it most.