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The government’s traditional approach to hunger has funded merely the consumption — not the production — of food. Pantaleon Florez III, a local farmer and food justice activist, is planting the seeds for a new approach.
The 16th annual Resource Fair for Seniors will bring about 45 businesses and organizations, including home help workers, financial planners, care managers, dementia resources and more, to Rock Chalk Park on Tuesday.
The SafeBar Alliance is celebrating its 12th birthday with a new look and plans to increase business participation by nearly 30%.
Heartland Community Health Center / Contributed Photo
Heartland Community Health Center, Lawrence’s safety net health clinic, has opened a pharmacy that “enables Heartland to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible.”
Recent updates to KERA — Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance — are allowing the state to serve more Kansans who need help with rent, utility and internet payments.
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Gabi Sprague is the new human services program manager for Douglas County. She’ll focus on preventing homelessness and helping unify the work of local social service agencies. Though the title is new for Sprague, the work isn’t.
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City of Lawrence transit staff members have published the final scenario of bus route redesigns, which include some Sunday service and improved access to grocery stores for those who live in underserved areas of town.
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University of Kansas law students want to help with your taxes for free.
Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability
Douglas County residents will have the opportunity to recycle virtually any electronics next month during a spring e-cleaning dropoff event.
United Way of Douglas County
Organizers of an upcoming workshop aim to offer information, break down barriers and empower community members to navigate resources for mental illness and addiction in Douglas County.
