“I’m a hell of a cleaner. I just want to help.” A neighbor said that to us last week while dropping off snacks, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. This one’s long,…
Through our Job Empowerment Program, people experiencing homelessness and crisis get the chance to earn income while helping keep our community beautiful. They pick up…
For a long time, Clinton Lake has provided an alternative housing option for people who cannot afford a traditional home in Lawrence but still need to remain close to…
Big thanks to Casey Guitarma and the Flynn family for showing what community can look like. After hearing that one of our guests had his guitar stolen, Casey helped make…
Over 800 unique people in our community have walked through our doors so far in 2026! That’s 800 neighbors. 800 stories. 800 people who deserve to be seen, known, and…
There was a possible overdose at LINK today. People in our community were aware, acted immediately, applied naloxone (Narcan), and made sure the person was safe and…
I think this is what heaven would look like on the streets of Lawrence, Kansas. A whole community coming together, using what we have, to meet the needs of those around…
We see the need around us in Lawrence every day. Trash on the sidewalks, bus stops that need attention, a downtown that belongs to all of us. At HRC, we don’t just want…
It’s always fascinating to me how we all carry around the massive weight of our lives, and all it takes to release some of that weight is a hint of patience and the…
One of the things I love most about Lawrence is how many people quietly show up, week after week, to make sure our neighbors have access to a meal and a place to belong.
At HRC, we hold a kind of power that most people never have to think about: we get to decide who has access to the resources that keep people alive. That is not a…
I feel like our work is a version of the kids’ drawing game, connect the dots. Every dot in the picture is something we actually do here. Connect them in order and, some…
Did you know that HRC is not a city or county funded program? We rely on you, our community, to make sure there’s a safe place for people to be during the day.
