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NON PROFIT: Cottonwood, A Community Treasure
Cottonwood to celebrate 50 years of service aiding people with disabilities in the community.
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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.
NonProfit: A Community Treasure
Lawrence’s Center for Great Futures continues vital work of previous teen center.
On a sticky, humid September afternoon in 2018, Boys & Girls Clubs of America president and CEO Jim Clark stood on a small stage at 2910 Haskell Ave. The words he delivered still serve as a source of pride. [MORE]
NON PROFIT: Kansas Land Trust
NON PROFIT: Kansas Land Trust FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH Started after a valuable piece of local land was destroyed, the Kansas Land Trust celebrates 30 years conserving Kansas. | 2020…
NON PROFIT: View the World
NON PROFIT: View the World – Through Art and Artifacts Enjoy the world’s past and present without leaving the comfort of town with the many offerings found right here in…
Non-Profit: VNA
Non-Profit: Visiting Nurses Association Celebrates 50 Years With nearly 40,000 residents having received care and more than a million home visits on the books, Douglas County VNA is proud of…
NON-PROFIT: Meals On Wheels
NONPROFIT: Food With a Heart Lawrence Meals on Wheels delivers not only tasty dishes but also friendship and joy to its clients. | 2018 Q2 | story by Bob Luder…
NON-PROFIT: United Way
NON-PROFIT: United Way The United Way: Serving the Community | 2018 Q1 | story by Hank Booth | photos by Steven Hertzog The United Way of Douglas County has served…
NON-PROFIT: PENN HOUSE
NON-PROFIT: PENN HOUSE Penn House: Helping Those in Crisis. | 2017 Q4 | story and photos by Steven Hertzog Penn House offers clothing, household items and other services to stabilize…