As we expand our Street Outreach Team, we continue to seek tents, tarps, gallon jugs of water, bug repellent, and sunscreen donations for unsheltered folks. Donation hours are Wednesdays from 1-3pm and Thursdays from 10am to noon or other times by appointment. Thank you!

One guest told us that she is excited to see the tiny homes built! "They're going to be really great for families! My kids are grown but I know what it's like to raise them in a tough situation." Thank you to all who donated to Monarch Village!🦋💕

Thank you to Monarch Watch for certifying us as a Monarch Butterfly Waystation! We are looking forward to using our monarch garden for butterflies and guests alike to grow before sprouting their wings and moving onto the next chapter of their lives!🦋

"Now that I'm in this environment at the Shelter I've been more aware of the trauma that people experience" We are so thankful for Chise for all the work she has contributed to the Shelter! youtube.com/watch?v=LQdXdH…

Myth: homelessness is a choice or result of poor life decisions Fact: sudden illness or accidents, job loss, death of a loved one, or abuse are often the primary causes of homelessness As a community we can break down these stereotypes and work to provide a better life for all!

We are so proud of the Monarch Village project and cannot wait to open it up to families in need of a place to stay! Thank you to all those who contributed to the project, making our dream transform into a reality!🦋💙

Thank you so much to everyone who has voted for us so far! The contest lasts one more month and we are in a tight battle for first place so please keep sending in those votes every day! Thank you!!!

We always base our work in trauma-informed care by providing: 1) safety 2) trustworthiness 3) peer support 4) empowerment 5) collaboration 6) diversity By providing greater care to those most in need, we as a community can create an environment best suited for healing!

As we come off the Fourth of July weekend, we are emphasizing the crisis of veteran homelessness across the US. Taking steps to house veterans who have nowhere to stay is not only our duty, but also a possibility through the strength of our community! community.solutions/8-lessons-from…

We voted in Advantage Cares Summer Giveback, you can too! kansasadvantage.com/vote

We are about to move our 44th household into permanent housing this year! A HUGE thank you to all our staff, volunteers, community partners, and donors for your amazing work!

Do you love to cook? Do you want to make a difference in other people's’ lives and serve those experiencing homelessness in Douglas County? The Lawrence Community Shelter is now hiring a part-time Cook/Kitchen Assistant! Easy apply on Indeed: indeed.com/viewjob?jk=285…

We are seeking bottled water for our guests and also for unsheltered folks. Our regular donation hours are Wednesdays from 1-3pm & Thursdays from 10am-noon. We are also accepting donations from our Amazon wishlist. Thank you!💕 amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

'Introducing the New Lawrence Community Shelter Executive Director!' on Lawrence Community Shelter website lawrenceshelter.org/introducing-th…

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