City of Lawrence hires homeless programs coordinator, communications specialist
The City of Lawrence has hired a homeless programs coordinator after searching for a replacement for more than six months.
The City of Lawrence has hired a homeless programs coordinator after searching for a replacement for more than six months.
Inspired by another community member’s kindness, Alex Buzicky is launching a summer backpack drive designed to help people living outside overcome the survival challenges they’ll face during the next couple of months.
As the city proposes spending $2 million on a new homeless programs department, some people experiencing homelessness, local advocates and the owner of a nearby business have expressed ongoing concerns about the city’s handling of the campsite in North Lawrence.
After months of criticism from residents and business leaders, the City of Lawrence is planning to create a department specifically focused on unhoused people, with a price tag of $2 million.
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will hear about city and county staff members’ efforts to engage the community around a draft strategic plan that aims to reach functional zero homelessness by 2028.
The city’s village of cabin-style shelters for people experiencing homelessness, previously slated to open in July, is running a few months behind schedule.
A judge on Tuesday denied a request from a group of Lawrence landlords to halt a city ordinance that bans landlords from denying someone housing based on their source of income or immigration status.
Sandy Burkett is eager to participate in an upcoming camp cleanup, one of several planned collaborations between housed and unhoused community members and neighborhood groups throughout Lawrence.
Justice Matters’ Action Assembly began with a choir singing lyrics expressing hope for change, a fitting prelude to the goals and commitments for Lawrence and Douglas County the group outlined Sunday.
City staff members are enforcing a “no visitors” policy aimed at improving safety at the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness, but some camp residents and grassroots advocates are concerned that it’s causing further isolation.
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