Lawrence Winter Shelter

03/21/2023

URGENT NEED! We're collecting individually packaged snacks and lunch items to support our new night by night program. Donation Hours are on
Wednesdays from 1-3 PM,
Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM, and
Saturdays from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Thank you so much for your support!!

03/19/2023

Despite having an extra 45 or so guests, we were able to throw together a comforting meal of chicken and dumpling soup and a pumpkin bar. The saying, "A full stomach makes for a happy heart" is absolutely true and we see moods lift when a good meal is served.

Currently, the wind chill is hovering just below 32 degrees. At this time, we have decided to allow guests to stay the entire day and maintain their night by night bed. It would be too much of a burden on everyone to leave now just to return at 7pm. We will be serving dinner to the guests that stayed at the shelter due to the Code Blue.

A big thank you to everyone that has been so supportive of us through this transition.

01/21/2023

We love your generosity Lawrence!

01/19/2023

We need donations!! Individual Ramen noodle bowls, snack items, bananas, Poptarts, cups of fruit/applesauce are all in short supply. Bring donations to the back door of the Community Building between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm any night. We love you Lawrence!

01/15/2023

We love our volunteers! Thanks to everyone who has donated their time to this life saving project. Please consider signing up to volunteer!

01/15/2023

Interested in volunteering? Here’s the sign up genius

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01/15/2023

This year, the Lawrence Winter Shelter will be located at the Lawrence Community Building located at 115 E. 11th Street and will run every night from December 1, 2022 to March 12, 2023. The shelter will open each night at 8:00pm for anyone wishing to get out of the cold and sleep inside. Folks will then be asked to leave each morning at 7:00am.
If you have questions about staying with the shelter, volunteering or donations, please email [email protected]

01/15/2023

The winter emergency shelter needs donations! Individual cups of Ramen noodles, pop tarts, beef jerky are needed for our guests- drop off items at the community building at 8:00-9:30 pm any night!

12/31/2022

We desperately need your help! Please sign up to volunteer tonight and tomorrow

We need volunteers for tonight and beyond!
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c094daaae2ca1fbc70-winter

12/29/2022

Fare Free 2023 starts on Monday! Lawrence Transit is starting a pilot program to go fare free for all services in 2023, including fixed route, T Lift, Night Line, and Sunday microtransit. Learn more: https://lawrencetransit.org/news/lawrence-transit-is-fare-free-in-2023/

12/27/2022

Thank you!

THANK YOU to our community for your support of the Winter Emergency Shelter this weekend. Several businesses (McDonald’s and The Wheel), the First United Methodist Church, and individuals donated food, supplies and their time to keep our shelter running. The Winter Emergency Shelter only works with all of our support, so thank you for your help!