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Lawrence news February 2, 2025 - 2:39 pm

Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center names new executive director

by Lawrence Times

A former legal advocate for children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence has been named the new executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center.

Lawrence news October 18, 2024 - 3:12 pm

HeadQuarters Kansas announces interim director; reports share KDADS audit findings

by Mackenzie Clark

Following the resignation of its entire board and previous director, HeadQuarters Kansas has announced a new interim director, and an audit has found that the nonprofit must repay more than $340,000 in grant funding spent between 2021 and 2023.

Lawrence news October 8, 2024 - 10:34 pm

Family Promise of Lawrence announces longtime employee as new director

by Lawrence Times

Brenda Wahl, who has worked with Family Promise of Lawrence for more than nine years, is stepping into the executive director position.

Lawrence news September 5, 2024 - 2:44 pm

Lawrence Arts Center board announces interim executive director

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Arts Center board of directors has named Thomas (Tom) Huang as interim executive director of the center.

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Lawrence news August 19, 2024 - 4:24 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center director leaves position

by Mackenzie Clark

Jennifer Ananda has left her position as executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center, the organization announced Monday.

Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 10:38 am

Lawrence Arts Center CEO has stepped down

by Mackenzie Clark

Margaret Weisbrod Morris, who has served as CEO of the Lawrence Arts Center for more than six years, has left her position.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 30, 2024 - 3:46 pm

Heartland Community Health Center development officer heading to role at Harvesters

by Lawrence Times

Elizabeth Keever, current chief development officer for Heartland Community Health Center, is leaving her position to become chief resource officer for Harvesters.

Lawrence news July 26, 2024 - 12:52 pm

New executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence resigns

by Lawrence Times

Monique Wahba, recently named director of Family Promise of Lawrence, has resigned from her position because the role does not “align as well with (her) career goals” as she had anticipated, the organization announced Friday.

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Lawrence news July 8, 2024 - 5:41 pm

Entire board and interim director of HeadQuarters Kansas resign; new staff letter highlights concerns

by Mackenzie Clark

The interim executive director of HeadQuarters Kansas and its entire board of directors have resigned. A new staff letter highlights ongoing concerns about the nonprofit suicide prevention organization.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 24, 2024 - 8:53 am

New director opens Lawrence Community Shelter as weather emergency shelter during 100-degree days

by Mackenzie Clark

As the season’s first heat advisory goes into effect Monday and temps hit 100°, people living outside will be able to seek refuge at the Lawrence Community Shelter. That’s one of many changes under the new director’s watch.

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