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Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 7:53 pm

Lawrence backpack drive aims to gather survival supplies for people living outside this summer

by Chansi Long

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. 

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Lawrence Life May 16, 2023 - 5:37 pm

Housed and unhoused Lawrence community members planning camp cleanups

by Chansi Long

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.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 6, 2023 - 5:17 pm

Advocates concerned about city leaning on unpaid work from resident of North Lawrence campsite

by Chansi Long

The task of checking people in at the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness falls on resident Jennifer Adams — along with other duties, such as de-escalating problems, distributing donations, and trespassing people when they violate the contracts secured in Adams’ tent.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 30, 2022 - 12:11 pm

Lawrence activist’s New Year’s Eve Unhoused Project aims to offer ‘a little hope’

by Chansi Long

Kevin Elliott-Snow will celebrate the new year at the Winter Emergency Shelter as part of his New Year’s Eve Unhoused Project. On that night, he will distribute up to 200 goodie-like gift bags for anyone experiencing homelessness. 

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