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Lawrence news November 11, 2022 - 8:17 am

Just Food announces new executive director

by Lawrence Times

The board of directors for Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, announced Brett Hartford as the organization’s new executive director Friday morning “following a comprehensive and inclusive search,” according to a news release.

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Lawrence news November 10, 2022 - 7:29 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter leaders explain reasons for lower capacity, issues they’re facing

by Chansi Long

As community members pressure the Lawrence Community Shelter to surge capacity from 50 to 125 people, team members at the shelter say they wish more people took the time to understand their decision-making process. 

Health October 20, 2022 - 8:04 pm

Douglas County leader addresses questions surrounding management of Treatment & Recovery Center; commissioners call for community collaboration

by Tricia Masenthin

Missed details and deadlines surrounding the management of the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County led the county administrator to consider bringing in an out-of-state for-profit management company to assist local nonprofit behavioral health leaders, she said.

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Lawrence news September 26, 2022 - 5:25 pm

Chrissy Heikkila to leave Care Center in November; board has begun search for new leader

by Lawrence Times

Just after the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center celebrated 50 years serving Lawrence, its executive director has announced she is leaving for a new position.

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Business September 14, 2022 - 3:56 pm

Just Food’s interim executive director leaving position; staff will report to board

by Lawrence Times

A few months in as interim executive director of Just Food, Brett Salsbury has decided to return to his previous home of Las Vegas to pursue other career opportunities.

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Lawrence news April 13, 2022 - 2:26 pm

Just Food’s director of finance to serve as interim director

by Lawrence Times

Brett Salsbury, director of finance and development for Just Food, will soon take the helm as interim executive director, the Douglas County food bank announced Wednesday.

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Lawrence news March 8, 2022 - 10:23 am

Just Food director to join Heartland Community Health Center

by Lawrence Times

Elizabeth Keever, executive director of Just Food, has announced in a news release that she is leaving the role after nine years with the food bank. She is joining Heartland Community Health Center’s leadership team.

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