Emergency shelter at church seeks help
Rochelle Valverde reports a church runs an emergency shelter with grateful guests grateful for a safe place to come in and seek aid. The piece notes community support and requests assistance to sustain the shelter’s operations.
Lawrence Winter Shelter seeks volunteers and donations
Kristi Hill coordinates a temporary overnight shelter for the homeless in downtown Lawrence open at the First United Methodist Church from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m when freezing temperatures occur. The all volunteer effort, housed at 946 Vermont St, opened Dec 15 to address local shelter shortages. Volunteers can staff two six hour shifts or split a shift with a friend to keep doors open.
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Lawrence in the 2010s Scandals and Projects
A look back at Lawrence’s decade highlights three major themes: scandals at Kansas Athletics including a 2010 ticket scheme that convicted seven officials and a later Adidas related investigations suggesting payouts to recruits. ongoing projects and local political causes shaping the community. and Obama’s 2015 visit noted as a notable national moment in Lawrence.
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