Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Dozens of Lawrence community members showed up for an advocacy event Tuesday evening, despite the 90° temperatures and no air conditioning inside the Ecumenical Campus Ministries building.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that nearly $570,000 in grant funds have been awarded to five Douglas County organizations to bolster support for crime victims and survivor services.
Douglas County CASA is hosting its first Cornhole for CASA event on Sunday, including a free fun zone for kids, with hopes of starting an annual tradition and connecting with more community members.
Monique Spencer via CASA/Contributed Photo
Some Lawrence kids have come up with ideas and taken action this summer to raise funds and create art kits in support of their peers who are in the foster system.
Emma Pravacek via CASA/Contributed
A September concert, set during the golden hour at a private estate overlooking Clinton Lake, will benefit an organization that works to support children through the foster and court system.
In her 30 years working with children as a court appointed special advocate in Douglas County, Georgia Orchard always loved to teach those she worked with how to read.
Sarah Hoadley, CASA / Contributed Photo
Douglas County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently presented “Winds Across the Prairie” — a benefit concert to support CASA’s work with the most vulnerable children in our community.
“This month highlights the ongoing need for volunteer advocates who can provide critical services and support for children who have experienced abuse and neglect,” Erick Vaughn, of Douglas County CASA, writes.
