Local Scene 2024Q4
The local scene – Ribbon Cuttings, Events and More in pictures.
Browsing: 2024 Fourth Quarter – Impact of Volunteering
Newsmakers 2024Q4
Two years ago, Bishop Business, a family owned and operated business equipment company based in Omaha, acquired Laser Logic.
LMH HEALTH: Ensuring Longevity
LMH Health Foundation donors contribute to the long-term success of the hospital with their financial contributions.
PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Lori Alvarado
In 1974, a grassroots group founded DCCCA under the name Douglas County Citizen’s Committee on Alcoholism offering substance abuse treatment.
NON PROFIT: O’Connell Children’s Shelter
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
O’Connell Children’s Shelter is able to provide emergency care for community youth in need because of the help of its many generous volunteers.
2024Q4: Letter From the Publishers
Impact of Volunteering: Fueling Growth, Connection, and Shaping Our Community
Volunteering is the backbone of thriving communities; nowhere is that more evident than in Lawrence. In this issue, we talk about the impact of volunteering and highlight several volunteers – we couldn’t cover every organization or volunteer – but we tried to create a cross-section of the community and the volunteers who make it run.
LMH Health: Karin Rexroad & Caroline Trowbridge
A HABITAT FOR HEALING
Hospital volunteers are essential to not only the patients but also the doctors, nurses and other health-care workers who are focused on providing high-quality care.
HUMANE SOCIETY: Bennett and Kristin Lyon
A HUMANE CHOICE
Volunteering is not just for adults. There are options for kids, as well—including the local animal shelter.
POLL WORKERS: Maren Ludwig
WORKING THE POLLS
Trained volunteers are essential to a smooth Election Day process.
CASA: Jude and Wayne McDaniel
GIVING KIDS A VOICE
Advocates for children in the foster-care system are essential to helping them through what can be a complex and difficult time in their lives.