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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Food November 11, 2025 - 5:47 pm

Where to get free meals this week in Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Groups throughout Lawrence are offering free meals amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 2, 2025 - 9:47 am

Lawrence community members at Día de Muertos honor loved ones, pets who have passed

by Nathan Kramer and Mackenzie Clark

Community members gathered at Lawrence’s Día de Muertos event Saturday evening to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed, humans and animals alike.

Luisa Garcés/Contributed photo
Arts & Events October 28, 2025 - 5:51 pm

Día de los Muertos celebration in Lawrence to include ofrenda competition, honor animal companions

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence community is invited to participate in a Día de los Muertos altar competition and celebration to honor lost loved ones — human and animal companions alike.

Arts & Events August 28, 2025 - 12:53 pm

Block party, art auction to raise funds for Somos Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

A neighborhood block party and silent art auction Saturday in East Lawrence will raise funds for Somos Lawrence and the annual Día de los Muertos celebration.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 30, 2025 - 1:51 pm

Lawrence immigration advocacy organizations to host community training

by Lawrence Times

Sanctuary Alliance and Somos Lawrence will host a training and educational session to prepare community members in the case of federal immigration enforcement activity in Lawrence.

Arts & Events July 1, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Lawrence artist hosts sticker sale fundraiser for immigrants needing legal help in Kansas

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A Lawrence artist has organized an online sticker sale to raise funds to help immigrants and families impacted by ICE activity in Kansas.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 15, 2025 - 10:44 am

Immigration 101 speakers encourage Lawrence residents to be informed on policy, advocate for immigrant neighbors

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocates with two local organizations on Saturday called on Lawrence residents to amplify and uphold the rights of their undocumented immigrant neighbors.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 7, 2025 - 11:12 am

Douglas County events selected for first round of new grants

by Lawrence Times

Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.

Dominick Williams for Everytown for Gun Safety
Arts & Events October 31, 2024 - 11:19 am

Lawrence Día de los Muertos celebration to honor late grandparents, elders; location changed for weather

by Maya Hodison

A Día de los Muertos community altar and celebration will pay tribute to late grandparents and elders.

Dominick Williams for Everytown for Gun Safety
Community Voices November 8, 2023 - 2:50 pm

Somos Lawrence: Gratitude for support of Día de Muertos (Column)

by Araceli Masterson-Algar, Somos Lawrence

Following a large Día de Muertos celebration, Somos Lawrence, Lawrence Percolator and Moms Demand Action would like to thank the people and partners who helped with the event.

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