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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.
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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.
Non Profit: Lawrence Restaurant Association
The Lawrence Restaurant Association (LRA) is an assembly of commercial restaurant owners, executive chefs and hospitality industry professionals dedicated to the prosperity of Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas.
Non-Profit: Bert Nash – A Helping Hand
The Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County provides immediate access to care for those in crisis, providing safety, care coordination and resources to create a path to recovery.
NON PROFIT: Let’s Have a Parade!
The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
NON-PROFIT: Strong Schools Equal a Strong Community
The Lawrence Schools Foundation raises money for its students and teachers to provide students more opportunity for growth and to enhance excellence in the classroom.
NON PROFIT: Go West!
Theatre Lawrence’s reputation makes it an attractive venue not only for local and nearby community members, but also for talent who come in from other locations to perform on its stage.
NON PROFIT: The Hub of Knowledge
Staff, increased resources, and digital innovation are the pillars that have led to the success and longevity of the Lawrence Public Library.
NON PROFIT: Cottonwood, A Community Treasure
Cottonwood to celebrate 50 years of service aiding people with disabilities in the community.
NON PROFIT: Food Not Bombs
Putting a spotlight on war, poverty and the destruction of the environment, the Food Not Bombs movement recovers good food headed for the trash and makes vegetarian and vegan meals for those in need.
NON PROFIT: Sheltering During a Pandemic
The Lawrence Community Shelter is working toward placing the homeless in permanent housing situations to protect them from COVID-19 and keep them off the streets for good.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit in March, the Lawrence Community Shelter worked hardest at sending people out of the shelter instead of bringing people in to be safe, as is its usual mission. The shelter was trying not to shelter.