Community Partners are aligning programs to address the Community Goals of Education, Health and Self Sufficiency. American Red CrossA multi-service agency that provides disaster preparedness training and relief to victims of disaster, delivers emergency communications to the military on behalf of their families, CPR, first aid, swimming lessons, lifeguard training for the citizens of Douglas County. Hosts six community blood drives annually and two week-long drives at the University of Kansas. Jane Blocher, Director, 2518 Ridge Court, #205, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
The Arc of Douglas CountyTo build our vision of a community of acceptance, we provide advocacy, education, positive behavior supports, service coordination, autism services, and support for people with developmental disabilities and those whose lives they touch. The Arc supports Self Advocates of Lawrence, a social and empowerment group for adults with developmental disabilities and special programs for brothers and sisters of children with disabilities. Barbara Bishop, 2518 Ridge Court, #238, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Ballard Community ServicesThe Ballard Center, Penn House and Brookcreek Learning Center make up the Ballard Community Services. Services provided are: an affordable, high quality early education program for children infants to age six, emergency food programs, rent and utility assistance, a women's professional clothing assistance program and medical prescription assistance. Services are provided through the Ballard Center, Penn House and Brookcreek locations. BCS also provides services to the community through the Emergency Service Council. Dianne Ensminger, P.O. Box 7, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Big Brothers/Big SistersThe worldwide leader in youth mentoring programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters matches at-risk children ages 5 through 17 with carefully screened adult volunteers. Our community based program volunteers spend 2-4 hours each week with their Little Brother or Sister and offer new experiences, hobbies and healthy lifestyles through quality one-to-one time. Our Bigs in Schools mentoring program matches volunteers with a student in elementary or junior high school. Bigs in Schools meet once a week at school during lunch or an after school program, they spend quality individual time together and work on school related projects to improve academic performance, self confidence and attitudes about school. Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitate long term individual relationships that provide lasting results and friendships. Cathy Brashler, 1525 W. 6th Street, Suite A, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Boy Scouts of AmericaScouting is a youth development program which helps to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime. Our goal is to help young people achieve their full potential. Programs include Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing (high school co-ed youth) and Learning for Life (in-school program). Randy Kidder, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Boys and Girls Club of LawrenceLawrence Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and affordable place to spend after school and summer hours. These programs benefit the entire community by reducing juvenile crime, enabling parents to work outside the home knowing their children are in a safe, affordable environment and helping children reach their full potential. Boys & Girls Club focuses on 5 core areas; character & leadership, education & career, health & life skills, sports, fitness & recreation and the arts. Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence serves the community in eight different locations: Boys & Girls Club of Cordley, Deerfield, Langston Hughes, Main Site, New York, Pinckney, West Jr. High and Woodlawn. Janet Murphy, P.O. Box 748, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Catholic Charities of NEW Kansas Our vision is to help our neighbors who are challenged by poverty of mind, body and spirit find the open door of Catholic Charities in our communities and are met with help, hospitality and hope. Primary services include: food voucher; rent assistance; utility assistance (gas, electricity, water); medical/dental assistance; transportation; counseling; legal immigration support and consult; Strength's Based Case Management; marriage for keeps; holiday supports; disaster relief; and advocacy. Nickie Daneke, 1229 Vermont, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (785) 843-0109
Childcare Aware of NE & NC Kansas Helping children and teens be successful in school by working to improve the quality of early childhood programs during out of school time for children ages birth to twelve years. Services to child care programs include professional development, access to resources, and consultation including on-site coaching. Reva Wywadis, 846 Illinois Street, Ste D, Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 865-0669
Douglas County AIDS ProjectA community-based organization that provides services, directly or with other organizations, to people infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. Also provides educational information and presentations to the community and free HIV testing. Elana Ivanov, 2518 Ridge Court, Room 101, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)Douglas County CASA helps abused and neglected children find safe, permanent, and loving homes. By serving as mentors and advocating in the court system for the best interests of these vulnerable children, CASA volunteers help break the cycle of abuse and neglect. Thanks to CASA, these infants, children and teens receive individual attention and spend less time in foster care, providing a better chance for a safe and hopeful future. Diana Frederick, 1009 New Hampshire, Suite B, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Douglas County Child Development AssociationProvides services to children and families: child care tuition scholarships, resources for families and early educators, and sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Anna Jenny, 935 Iowa Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-1836
Douglas County Dental ClinicThe Douglas County Dental Clinic provides quality, comprehensive dental care to underserved and uninsured individuals, with a special focus on those with limited financial means and children with Medicaid and HealthWave benefits. Treatment includes emergency, preventative and restorative care. Fees for the uninsured are greatly reduced and based on a sliding scale. Julie Branstrom, 316 Maine Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Douglas County Legal Aid SocietyA legal services clinic for low-income persons in Douglas County. The staff attorneys and student interns represent clients in a variety of matters that include domestic relations cases (divorce, paternity, protection from abuse, and child support) and landlord-tenant matters. The clinic also defends persons charged with crimes in the Municipal Court of Lawrence, and juvenile offenders in the District Court of Douglas County. Chuck Briscoe, 1535 W 15th, Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice CareNurses, therapists, social workers and aides provide care to frail, ill or disabled persons to enable them to remain independent in their own homes. VNA also provides CareLink, an emergency response system. The Hospice Care Cottage is now open to allow patients to receive hospice services at end of life in a home like setting. Judy Bellome, 200 Maine, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
ECKAN/Just Food ECKAN partners with the United Way of Douglas County to offer supportive assistance to those affected by the causes and conditions of poverty. Benefits include: 1) To increase the storage capacity to receive and store larger amounts of
food, which both lowers the cost of food that is purchased and enables us
to take larger in-kind donations. 2) To dramatically increase the ability to receive, store, and distribute food
products that need to be kept frozen or refrigerated. This is often the most Jeremy Farmer, 1200 East 11th, Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 856-7030
GaDuGi SafeCenterConfidential/anonymous 24/7 comprehensive crisis advocacy services; community, school awareness and prevention education programs, and professional trainings regarding sexual violence. To speak to an advocate, contact Headquarters Counseling Center at 841-2345. Sarah Jane Russell, 2518 Ridge Court #202, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri A unique girl-only place where girls find courage by exploring new adventures; confidence by discovering their abilities; and character by shaping their values -- making the world a better place.. Andrea Parker, 8383 Blue Parkway Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Headquarters Counseling CenterCaring, trained volunteers and paid staff improve the emotional well-being and safety of adults and children through readily available counseling, education, and information services. Free, confidential, available 24 hours. Phone A Friend for children 865-2600 or from Baldwin City Toll Free (888) 211-5333. Children's safety programs - Internet Safety, Talking to Strangers, Home Alone Safety, Teen Suicide Prevention, Assistance to groups after a traumatic event. Additional educational and support groups.. Marcia Epstein, 211 E 8th Street, Suite C, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Health Care Access ClinicFacilitates access and provides health care and medication assistance services for Douglas County residents with limited financial means who are not covered by private or governmental insurance programs by way of a staffed medical clinic, over 160 volunteer health professionals and collaborating agencies. Enhanced services include women's health, wellness counseling and expanded appointment availability. Nikki King, 1920 Moodie Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.Tenant/landlord, homeowner and consumer finance counseling and classes, HUD funded reverse mortgage, home purchase readiness and mortgage default counseling as well as information on rental rights and responsibilities, debt repayement, credit reports and bankruptcy. Robert Baker, 2518 Ridge Court, Room 207, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Independence, Inc. Independence, Inc. partners with United Way of Douglas County to provide advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education with a goal for increasing access to physical and mental healthcare for people with disabilities. Programs include transportation to jobs and medical appointments; advocacy with employers, landlords, health providers; peer support; independent living skills training; information and referral to other agencies; assessment for Work Opportunities Reward Kansans Program; payroll and case management services for personal care attendant services on Medicaid Waiver programs; loans of durable medical equipment; assistance with applying for/appealing social security disability benefits; assistance in making home modifications or finding accessible housing. Stacey Hunter Schwartz, 2001 Haskell Ave., Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 841-0333 x 104
Lawrence Community ShelterSafe shelter and comprehensive support services and programs that provide a path to a positive future for people experiencing homelessness and people who are at risk of homelessness. The Lawrence Community Shelter provides a wide range of day (case management, daily living services, job searches and work experience) and night (sleeping space for 31 adults, drug and alcohol intervention) programs. Loring Henderson, 214 W 10th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Meals on WheelsDelivers hot, nutritious, diet specific meals to the elderly and/or disabled Monday-Friday; providing food, companionship, daily wellness checks, and the ability to maintain independence in their own homes. Kim Culliss, P.O. Box 1121, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
The Salvation ArmyProvides crisis intervention services to residents of Douglas County, including homeless prevention through rent and utility assistance, emergency food, clothing, temporary emergency shelter, a feeding program, holiday assistance and advocacy. Youth/Sports programs throughout the year. Wes and Susan Dalberg, 946 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Success By 6 CoalitionThe mission of Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas County is to ensure that all Douglas County families of children under 6 have what they need to successfully parent their young children, thereby fostering positive parent-child relationships and preparing children for success in school and in life. Success By 6 is one of 7 original Smart Start Kansas Community Coalitions. Projects include an interagency Family Resource Team that conducts home visits to families with young children, scholarships and grants and special education and early childhood mental health consulting services to improve the quality, availability and affordability of early learning opportunities. Rich Minder, 2518 Ridge Court, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Tenants to Homeowners Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. through their Lawrence Community Housing Trust Program, support the Douglas County United Way community self-sufficiency goal by providing affordable rental and owner-occupied housing for families earning less than 80% of median income. Additional programs: affordable purchase and rehabilitation program for buyers with low to moderate incomes; affordable rental for potential lower income homebuyers working to qualify for homeownership in a limited period of time; programs to keep homeownership affordable Tenants to Homeowners built energy efficient, Energy Star rated homes; 20 fully accessible, rent adjusted units that exclusively serve those with physical disabilities. Rebecca Buford, 2518 Ridge Court, Room 103, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 (785) 842-5494
Trinity In-Home Care, Inc.Trinity's mission is to provide supportive services to help individuals with disabilities remain in their homes. Trinity provides in-home childcare, companionship, caregiver relief, housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and overnight services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Kelly Evans, 2201 W 25th Street, Suite Q, Lawrence, Kansas 66047 AND Imagine Drop-In Child Care Affiliated with Trinity In-Home Care, Inc., Imagine's mission is to offer relief to parents by providing low-cost, arts-based childcare by the hour. Scholarships for services are available to low-income families. Kelly Evans, 536 Fireside Court, Suite D, Lawrence, Kansas 66049
Van Go, Inc.An arts-based social service agency that provides after-school and summer programs for at-risk Douglas County youth ages 14 through 21. JAMS, VanGo’s year-round employment program, hires teens to create art that is sold in the community. Economic opportunities for disadvantaged youth are provided through success-building art projects where “real world” job and life skills are taught. Lynne Green, P.O. Box 153, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
The Willow Domestic Violence Center.SHELTER. HELP. HOPE. Safe and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence. Services include: safe shelter, 24 hour crisis line, peer counseling, advocacy, support and referrals. Joan Schultz, P.O. Box 633, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
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