Causes: Congregate Meals, Food, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Housing Development, Construction & Management, Human Services

Mission: The mission of the Lawrence Community Shelter is to provide safe 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.

Results: 2008 figures: - 42% of LCS guests are disabled (39% with at least one mental illness)- arranged for housing (actual + wait list) for nearly 100 people- 103 people applied for and started to receive benefits- 67 people found employment- 186 people sought intervention with substance abuse

Target demographics: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Lawrence, Kansas, and the surrounding area. 76% of LCS guests are from the Lawrence and Douglas County area. LCS is the only 24/7 emergency homeless shelter for Lawrence.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 600 separate individuals involved in a variety of programs at LCS

Geographic areas served: Lawrence, Topeka, Kansas City areas in NE Kansas

Programs: The lawrence community shelter provides safe 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.