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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 23, 2025 - 5:48 pm

Construction underway for 24 tiny shelters behind Lawrence Community Shelter

by Mackenzie Clark

Work is underway on an expansion of the Lawrence Community Shelter. Two dozen cabin-like shelters will soon be constructed behind the main building. LCS’ director shared updates and plans during a recent tour of the grounds.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 28, 2025 - 10:28 am

Here’s a glimpse at Lawrence’s Pallet village by the numbers after one year open

by Mackenzie Clark

Just fewer than half of the people who have stayed at the Pallet shelter village for people experiencing homelessness have exited back to the streets or emergency shelter during the program’s first year, and about 25% left to permanent housing.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 3, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Lawrence City Commission selects Dever as mayor, Finkeldei as vice mayor

by Mackenzie Clark

In keeping with tradition, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose their next mayor and vice mayor.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 29, 2024 - 11:44 am

Lawrence Community Shelter seeks extra $757K from city to increase capacity

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adding about $757,000 to its 2024 agreement with the Lawrence Community Shelter for LCS to construct new Pallet shelters, fix up the Monarch Village and purchase “amnesty lockers.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 23, 2024 - 7:22 pm

Planning Commission votes in favor of Pallets behind Lawrence Community Shelter

by Mackenzie Clark

Planning commissioners on Wednesday voted in favor of plans to build 24 new cabin-like Pallet shelters behind the Lawrence Community Shelter building to provide up to 48 people overnight shelter through the winter.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2024 - 6:36 pm

Many people heading to different camps as City of Lawrence closes Amtrak camp

by Mackenzie Clark

About 20 people living among the trees behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence are moving to other camps with assistance from the city as the Amtrak camp’s closure looms. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 21, 2024 - 2:50 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter plans 2 people per Pallet shelter behind building; Monarch Village to reopen

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Community Shelter is planning to randomly assign two unhoused people night by night to sleep inside each of the 24 Pallet shelters — tiny cabins — to be built behind the main shelter.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 13, 2024 - 4:43 pm

‘It’s not right’: Pallet village guests voice concerns about Lawrence’s community for unhoused people

by Mackenzie Clark

Sarah Swan was apprehensive about moving from a camp into Pallet shelter village. Now, as one of dozens of people who have been exited back to the streets, she’s angry, sad and concerned about how the program is being operated.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 22, 2024 - 6:25 pm

Manager of Pallet shelter village resigns

by Mackenzie Clark

The manager of the Pallet shelter village for people experiencing homelessness has stepped down from her position.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 12, 2024 - 9:52 pm

City to clear North Lawrence campsite Monday

by Mackenzie Clark

Camping will no longer be allowed in the North Lawrence area behind Johnny’s Tavern effective Monday. Advocates dispute the city’s account that many former residents have “exited street homelessness.”

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