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Lawrence news April 3, 2024 - 10:41 am

HeadQuarters Kansas announces new interim executive director

by Lawrence Times

The board of directors of HeadQuarters Kansas has announced Ruby Johnson as the suicide prevention nonprofit’s new interim executive director.

Lawrence news April 1, 2024 - 12:34 pm

Willow Domestic Violence Center’s interim director named to permanent position

by Lawrence Times

Jessica Beeson, the interim executive director of the Willow Domestic Violence Center, has been selected for the permanent position at the helm of the organization.

Lawrence news February 11, 2024 - 3:39 pm

Executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence to retire in August

by Lawrence Times

Dana Ortiz, who has served as executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence for 12 years, will step down in August, and the search has begun to find the next leader.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 8, 2024 - 5:53 pm

HeadQuarters Kansas announces interim executive director after predecessor resigns

by Maya Hodison

HeadQuarters Kansas, previously known as Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, has hired an interim executive director following the former CEO’s resignation.

Lawrence news December 22, 2023 - 3:08 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter announces new director

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Community Shelter Board of Directors has announced James Chiselom as the shelter’s next executive director.

Lawrence news December 21, 2023 - 9:29 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter board to forgo public interviews for new director, extend offer

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Community Shelter board members decided Thursday to extend an employment offer to the unanimous top choice to lead the shelter into a year of broad-ranging change.

Lawrence news November 9, 2023 - 2:01 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter director position now posted, offering $90K-$120K salary

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Community Shelter board of directors has posted the executive director position, launching a search for a permanent leader for the organization.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 1, 2023 - 11:53 pm

After closed-door session, Lawrence Community Shelter board votes to open national search for director

by Mackenzie Clark

The newly established Lawrence Community Shelter board of directors during a special meeting Wednesday night voted to open a national search for a permanent executive director.

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Health September 22, 2023 - 12:02 pm

Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County announces new director

by Lawrence Times

Bri Harmon-Moore’s one-year anniversary with the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County has come with new duties. The center on Friday announced her as its incoming director.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 6, 2023 - 1:52 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter moving to shared governance model with city, county

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Community Shelter is moving into a shared governance model with the City of Lawrence and Douglas County, according to a Wednesday announcement.

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