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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 30, 2025 - 10:22 am

Justice Matters annual assembly to discuss youth trauma

by Cuyler Dunn

Justice Matters will focus on solutions to youth trauma at this year’s action assembly. The nonprofit coalition of faith-based groups will also provide an update on its efforts to boost the elder care workforce and end chronic homelessness.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 19, 2025 - 10:28 am

New workforce program aims to address senior care shortage in Douglas County

by Cuyler Dunn

A new program in Douglas County will seek to tackle a growing shortage of workers who care for older people.

Lawrence news January 21, 2025 - 9:55 am

Faith groups across Kansas are diving into local politics — and getting results

by Cuyler Dunn, Kansas Reflector

Each year across Kansas, including in Lawrence, elected officials stand on stages and pledge to implement wide-ranging policy proposals in front of thousands of religious congregants, organized as part of the DART network.

Community Voices October 29, 2024 - 1:06 pm

Letter to the Times: Vote ‘yes’ on the affordable housing sales tax

by Justice Matters Board of Directors

”Through this small sales tax, we can provide dedicated funding to make Lawrence a more affordable place to live and to end chronic homelessness by 2028,” the Justice Matters Board of Directors writes in this letter to the Times.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 28, 2024 - 6:25 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County commissioners vow to back policy that boosts elder care, ends chronic homelessness

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence and Douglas County elected officials made pledges to support initiatives aimed at boosting the elder care workforce and abating chronic homelessness Sunday at the annual Justice Matters Action Assembly.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 24, 2024 - 11:16 am

Justice Matters invites community to annual Action Assembly

by Lawrence Times

Justice Matters will host its annual Action Assembly on Sunday, calling for a boost to the elder care workforce and an end to chronic homelessness in Douglas County.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 18, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism

by Tricia Masenthin

Emily Fetsch’s pursuit of answers at a young age led her on a path of advocacy and into the role of lead organizer for Justice Matters.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 29, 2023 - 1:34 pm

Social workers from Eastern Europe visit Lawrence to see grassroots work in action

by Tricia Masenthin

With a zest to learn the ins and outs of community organizing and civic engagement, two human rights advocates from the Balkans have made Lawrence their temporary home for four weeks.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 7, 2023 - 6:59 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County leaders pledge to reach functional zero homelessness, boost health care workforce

by Cuyler Dunn

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. 

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 5, 2023 - 10:06 am

Justice Matters to hold its annual assembly seeking action from city, county and school board leaders

by Lawrence Times

Members of Justice Matters, a local coalition of faith-based organizations, on Sunday will ask people in power to commit to creating a more just Lawrence and Douglas County.

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