LJWorld, Nov 17, 2015
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Student volunteers and LCS work to raise funds for homeless community
The University Daily Kansan, Apr 28, 2016
Understanding Homelessness and Broken Systems
Homelessness is the culmination of every systemic failure that our society has created. Homelessness is the result of the highest levels of income inequality ever...
Lawrence Community Shelter Focused on Strengthening Board of Directors
Lawrence, KS – Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS), a local emergency shelter providing 24/7 services to those experiencing homelessness, announces several changes to its Board of Directors....
The Importance of Self-Determination
By Ben Gillig, LCS Intern & KU Grad Student When someone becomes homeless, it can be a traumatizing experience involving isolation, judgement, uncertainty, discrimination, and...
Volunteer Reflection
My first experiences at the shelter were a couple of years ago, cooking and serving lunch. I was happy to use these skills I’d picked...
Celebrate National Volunteer Week 2021 with Marah and Allison
Our names are Marah and Allison, two roommates who weekly volunteer at the Lawrence Community Shelter. Initially, we volunteered at the warehouse to run the...
Celebrate National Volunteer Week 2021 with Sophia Nangia
Why We Need a Compassionate Community By Sophia Nangia, Lawrence Community Shelter Volunteer I had the opportunity to volunteer at the EconoLodge during the time...