January 28, 2008, New York Times, A Shelter Is Built Green, to Heal Inside and Out
A shelter in Oakland, California, builds new space as a "green" shelter with Earth-conscious solar panels, ceiling fans, and non-toxic paint.
January 22, 2008, Lawrence Journal-World, King Day unites volunteers in service to less fortunate
Steve Ozark, a volunteer coordinator from the Interfaith Initiative, was one of about a dozen volunteers on King Day to help refurbish a 3 bedroom home for homeless people with persistant mental illness as a part of a new program called HomeMakers.
January 14, 2008, Media Matters for America blog, I would like you to dance...
Eric Alterman, professor of English and journalism at Brooklyn College, author, and HBO history consultant (among many other notable endeavors and accolades), requested donations to LCS for his birthday, to "help me honor my dear friend and personal hero, Loring Henderson."
January 14, 2008, Lawrence Journal-World, U.S. Bank provides $35,500 in grants
A listing of the grants awarded to local charities, including LCS, from U.S. Bancorp Foundation in 2007.
January 9, 2008, Lawrence Journal-World, Homeless forum cites progress but challenges remain
Town hall meeting on homelessness, hosted by the Coalition on Homeless Concerns, about employment, transportation, and the efforts of the city's Community Commission on Homelessness.
December 5, 2007, Multimedia Reporting (Adler-Utsler), Community needs more awareness of helping homeless people
Beryl Wang reports on the state of homelessness in Lawrence and the impact LCS has on people experiencing homelessness.
December 3, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, Handmade hats help homeless head off cold
Donna Durrant, award-winning knitter, satisfies her sense of community by knitting hats to donate to LCS.
November 14, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, High school senior’s ‘survival kits’ for homeless more than a project
Robbie Brewster, Baldwin High School Senior, prepared 50 backpacks filled with items such as blankets, bibles, books, and toiletries.
November 10, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, Family Promise
Creating a program in Lawrence called the Interfaith Hospitality Network, based on a model that has worked in many other cities, would provide an option churches to provide temporary shelter for homeless families.
November 8, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, Homeless numbers drop nationally, not locally
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reports a national decrease in people listed as chronically homeless, but the Lawrence population doesn't reflect a similar decrease.
November 5, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, Doing good while eating well
A recap of the Chocolate & Tea at 3 fundraising event for LCS.
November 4, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, For departing 'lunch lady,' soup kitchen was all about the people
Dianne Morgan, coordinator for LINK, will be stepping down to become a full-time staff member at LCS.
November 1, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, Students' annual food drive to have a chilly start tonight
Students from Bishop Seabury Academy kick off their annual food drive by sleeping outside for a night. Last year's drive raised over 5,000 items; this year's goal is 6,000.
October 4, 2007, Lawrence Journal-World, Agencies address plans to aid homeless
The Lawrence Community Commission on Homelessness has been working with LCS and other social service agencies to prepare a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in Lawrence and Douglas County.
United Way of Douglas County Press Release
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Ann Gardner, United Way Board Member
Napoleon Crews or Jo Bryant, United Way Staff
Loring Henderson, Lawrence Community Shelter Director
Lawrence Community Shelter Approved as New United Way Member Agency
The Lawrence Community Shelter raises the number of United Way member agencies to twenty-seven. Located at 214 West 10th Street, the shelter is the primary daytime location for homeless individuals and families in Lawrence. “The United Way funding will enhance the shelter’s ability to provide much needed services to Lawrence’s homeless,” Director Loring Henderson said. “We are very happy about our association with the United Way of Douglas County.”
The shelter provides safe shelter and comprehensive support services and programs that provide a path to a positive future for people experiencing homelessness and people who are at risk of homelessness. The agency’s day services include case management, daily living services, job searches and work experience. Night services include sleeping space for 31 adults and drug and alcohol intervention. “The Lawrence Community Shelter is a resource for all who are experiencing homelessness but increasingly has become a center for working with the chronically homeless. The shelter is an open facility that does not administer a breathalyzer test but does require good behavior,” Loring Henderson said.
“The Lawrence Community Shelter is making a concerted effort to alleviate homelessness in our community,” said Jo Bryant, president of United Way of Douglas County. “The list of diverse services the agency provides to its clients is impressive. Our board unanimously approved the shelter’s addition to our list of wonderful agencies.”
End of Press Release
