Memorial Day 5K to raise funds for Lawrence families seeking stable housing
Community members on Monday will aim for a “home run” in support of Lawrence and Douglas County families experiencing housing crises.
5K Home Run returns from 3-year hiatus to raise money for Family Promise
The 5K Home Run benefitting Family Promise of Lawrence will bring athletes to South Park over the long weekend for the organization’s first in-person race in three years.
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Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice, ECM honor community leaders with peace awards
Three Lawrence leaders were honored with Tom and Anne Moore Peace and Justice Awards during a ceremony this week: Meg Heriford; Dana Ortiz, for Family Promise of Lawrence; and Graham Kreicker.
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Homeless advocate: COVID-19 relief insufficient, eviction surge puts families in peril
Joe Reitz, who helped start Family Promise of Lawrence, said the organization was providing emergency shelter and services to nearly two dozen families prior to the coronavirus outbreak. More recently, he said, the nonprofit was struggling to care for more than 85 families.
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