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Community Voices July 19, 2021 - 5:30 am

League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County’s next hot topic: Building community power (Announcement)

by League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County

Sarah Dehart Faltico, program coordinator with Climate + Energy Project, will speak on how a […]

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Community Voices July 17, 2021 - 3:10 pm

Sunrise Movement: Fight misinformation and push for the Civilian Climate Corps (Column)

by Lawrence Sunrise Movement

“Over the past week, the Sunrise Movement has been staging protests all across the nation, and we will be doing the same at the Kansas Capitol building from 4-5 p.m. this Tuesday, July 20,” the Lawrence hub of the Sunrise Movement writes in this column.

#BeMoreLikeClaire
Community Voices June 24, 2021 - 6:00 am

#BeMoreLikeClaire: Upcoming auction to fund grants for Douglas County organizations (Column)

by Shannon VanLandingham and Christine Metz Howard

“Over the past three years, through the power of collective generosity, #BeMoreLikeClaire has awarded more than $180,000 in grants to area nonprofits, with the vast majority located in Douglas County.”

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Community Voices June 12, 2021 - 12:40 pm

League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County’s next hot topic: Voting habits (Announcement)

by Denise Pettengill, League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County

Matt Cravens, data analyst for Douglas County, will present his summary of his most recent research, “What are Voting Habits and How are They Strengthened?” at the next League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County Hot Topic series.

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Community Voices May 31, 2021 - 1:09 pm

Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners: Connect to natural beauty in tour of 7 local gardens (Column)

by Diane Oakes and Thelma Simons

“This year, perhaps more than any other, many of us are seeking a connection to the natural world and the beauty and serenity it provides,” Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners write. The group hopes to provide beauty and inspiration with its New Beginnings Garden Tour.

Community Voices April 27, 2021 - 9:25 am

Justice Matters: Justice means leaving the status quo behind (Column)

by Deacon Godsey and Justin Jenkins, co-presidents, Justice Matters

Every spring the people of Justice Matters raise our collective voice in an effort to […]

Box of Balloons
Community Voices April 3, 2021 - 12:37 pm

Box of Balloons: All kids should be able to celebrate their birthdays (Column)

by Margo Russell, Box of Balloons

I believe birthday parties are one of life’s necessities that help build self-esteem, friendships and […]

Community Voices March 24, 2021 - 9:57 am

United Way of Douglas County: New grant applications open through May 5

by United Way of Douglas County

The United Way of Douglas County is accepting applicants for two separate funds geared toward Anti-Poverty and Family Stabilization, respectively.

Community Voices March 11, 2021 - 9:56 am

Lawrence Mutual Aid: Statement and demands in solidarity with Housing First LFK

by Lawrence Mutual Aid Network

Lawrence Mutual Aid Network writes: “We need to not only end homelessness but end the potential of any community member feeling as if they do not have resources or options to feel secure in their own housing.”

@LawrenceFreedginKansas on Instagram, via Sayan Grover
Community Voices March 8, 2021 - 6:59 am

Lawrence Freedgin Kansas: No one deserves to go hungry

by Sayan Grover, organizer, Lawrence Freedgin Kansas

Take what you need, give what you can. Lawrence Freedgin Kansas is a mutual aid free […]

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