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Lawrence PFLAG chapter excited to debut group for LGBTQ+ families, friends
A group of Lawrence community members soon will host their first meeting aimed at supporting people who identify as LGBTQ+ and their loved ones.
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Ride Lawrence Transit for free this year
Lawrence Transit passengers can ride fare-free in 2023, starting Monday, Jan. 2.
NAMI Kansas to offer free 8-week education on family mental health advocacy
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas will soon offer a free educational program to help people best support their loved ones who are living with mental health conditions.
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Mother and son ask community members to join them at North Lawrence campsite on Christmas Eve
Trina Tinsley and her 9-year-old son, Jax, want to fill the North Lawrence campsite for unhoused community members with love and support this Christmas Eve.
Ending source of income discrimination in Lawrence will be a key step toward solving housing crisis, panelists say
Only about 10% of Lawrence landlords participate in housing voucher programs, and right now, people in 51 households with vouchers in hand are struggling to find housing, panelists told a crowd Thursday evening at the library.
Panel at Lawrence library to address housing problems and solutions
Local housing experts will discuss rental problems and the shortage of affordable housing options during a panel Thursday at the Lawrence Public Library.
As Lawrence’s Winter Emergency Shelter opens, some people check in, others stay at campsite
Just before 8 p.m. Thursday, about a dozen people stood outside Lawrence’s Winter Emergency Shelter, waiting for it to open. But some people experiencing homelessness don’t want to stay there.
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Lawrence to unveil its own PFLAG chapter for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies
Family members, friends and advocates of those identifying as LGBTQ+ soon will have a new local resource to help them and their loved ones.
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Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center prepares to move locations; office to close, support line still available
Beginning Thursday, the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center’s offices will be closed as the center moves locations. In-person services will pause, but the 24-hour call service will remain available.
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence: Introducing The Lawrence Times 2022 Festive Map of Holiday Homes. John Brown marks the spot!
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