Illuminate:
A Night for Hope​
Celebrate resilience. Support transformation.
Make a lasting impact.
About the Event
“Illuminate: A Night for Hope” is the Lawrence Community Shelter’s annual gala, bringing together community members, supporters, and partners to celebrate hope, healing, and opportunity. This evening highlights the stories of our guests, the incredible work of our staff and the impact your generosity makes possible.
Guests will enjoy a beautifully catered dinner, live entertainment, and opportunities to participate in our silent and live auctions.
Every contribution helps provide shelter, meals, case management, and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Lawrence. Your support ensures that someone has a safe place to sleep tonight and the tools to move toward stability tomorrow.
Why Attend
Your presence at Illuminate: A Night for Hope is more than an evening of celebration. It is a commitment to our community. Donations like yours are essential to keep vital services available for individuals experiencing homelessness. From shelter and meals to case management and pathways to housing, these programs depend on your support.
Together, we can illuminate hope, create stability, and build brighter futures.
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- We are the only emergency homeless shelter in Douglas County, and the need for shelter continues to grow.
- So far this year, the Lawrence Community Shelter has served 638 unique individuals, provided 102,764 meals, and helped 89 people secure housing.
- We are expanding our shelter capacity to serve 48 additional individuals, strengthening our day programming, and launching a new 30-day program.
- Our mission, firmly rooted in human rights, is dedicated to developing compassionate and sustainable solutions toward permanent housing.
Become a Table Host
Reserve a table for your friends, family, or colleagues. Each table seats 10 guests and costs $1,200, helping support the mission of the Lawrence Community Shelter while providing a memorable evening of community and celebration.
Contact
For questions or more information, please contact Megan Luttrell, Executive Assistant.
