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What is the lawrence community shelter?

The mission of the Lawrence Community Shelter is to provide safe shelter and comprehensive services and programs that provide a path to a positive future for people experiencing homelessness and are at risk for homelessness.

The Lawrence Community Shelter is the only emergency homeless shelter serving Lawrence and Douglas County in Kansas. From the first day a guest comes to the Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS), they begin participating in many activities to address the core issues causing their homelessnes or risk of becoming homeless. Each guest is engaged by caring, informed people concerned with meetiing their specific needs and offering a partnership to develop a plan to find solutions. These solutions may include employment, counseling, locating a home, or entering a recovery program for substance abuse and/or mental illness treatment. Night shelter guests are provided a secure environment and a sense of community, and referral to crisis assistance or day shelter programs.
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CURRENT projects

 

In The Lane with Danny Manning

In The Lane with Danny Manning
Sunday, August 15, 2010
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Royal Crest Lanes
933 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS

 

 

 

$75 per person includes:

  • Open Bowling
  • Photo with Danny
  • Autographed item
  • Swag Bag
  • Silent and Live Auction

Auction Items Include:

  • Private dinner with Danny
  • Private basketball lesson for up to 10 youth who have not yet started 7th grade
  • Autographed KU items
  • And much more!

Sponsorship VIP Experience packages and sponsorships are also available upon request.

Space is VERY limited - Register Today!
For more information, please email info@dannymanning.org

In the Lane with Danny Manning is the result of Danny’s care and concern for the Lawrence Community. Danny wanted to create an event that would help local children and families dealing with hardships in their life.

 

In The Lane with Danny ManningDanny chose three charities that are close to his heart:

Big Brothers Big Sisters – helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at risk and live in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long-term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers.

Lawrence Community Shelter – to provide safe shelter and comprehensive services and programs that provide a path to a positive future for people experiencing homelessness and are at risk for homelessness.

Children’s Miracle Network – to help as many children as possible by raising funds for the world’s premier children’s hospitals.

Latest Version of the LCS Management Plan

Download the most recent management plan for the proposed Franklin Business Center location, based on input from business and residential neighbors. The newest changes to text are in red.

 

Good Morning America

Who Inspires you?

Recently, the "Good Morning America" anchors will talk about who inspired them throughout their lives. George Stephanopoulos is inspired by Loring Henderson, executive director of LCS. Last week, George visited Lawrence to tape his interview with Loring. Watch Good Morning America on Wednesday to see the interview. It will also be posted on the Good Morning America website after it airs. Link to story and video from Good Morning America >>