A community that cares.

The mission of Lawrence Cares, Inc. is to work with stakeholders to advocate for sustainable policies and solutions that ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming community for all. Lawrence Cares will promote policies that prioritize services for Douglas County residents, promote public safety throughout Lawrence, and ensure uniform enforcement of current ordinances.

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Our city funding concerns
Our city funding concerns

We recognize the serious need to increase our stock of affordable housing, but we have reservations about the City’s request to increase sales tax rates as a vehicle to comingle funds for housing and for outreach programs.

An author talk with Sam Quinones
An author talk with Sam Quinones

Lawrence Cares, along with the Lawrence Public Library, hosted a talk with New York Times bestselling author Sam Quinones, who wrote "“The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth.”

Lawrence leaders taking cues from Topeka for homeless camps
Lawrence leaders taking cues from Topeka for homeless camps

Topeka homeless task force will provide cues for clearing local homeless camps, Lawrence leader says — Coverage in the Lawrence Journal-World

Get involved

  • Make your voice heard by contacting our city’s leaders and sharing your solutions.

  • Help Lawrence Cares work with our stakeholders or get our mission out to the public.

  • Provide much-needed support to local organizations like the Lawrence Community Shelter.

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