Third Quarter 2018
A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
story by Liz Weslander
photos by Steven Hertzog
The value of giving is embedded into nearly every religious tradition. In Lawrence, the positive impact of this commitment to giving is especially visible where churches join together to serve struggling members of the community. […]
Third Quarter 2018
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
story by Bob Luder,
photos by Steven Hertzog
The pride beaming from Bobbi Reid’s voice is palpable when she talks about the two-story, three-bedroom townhome she purchased and recently moved into in Lawrence. […]
Third Quarter 2018
THE RIGHT FIT
story by Julie Dunlap,
photos by Steven Hertzog
Lawrence has a number of different options where people can send their gently used clothes for all ages and sizes. Many choose to resell their items themselves at garage sales, online or through retail stores,[…]
Third Quarter 2018
THE GIFT OF DENTAL CARE
story by Emily Mulligan,
photos by Steven Hertzog
Local outreach program offers community members, many of those children, dental care that may otherwise not be available to them. […]
Third Quarter 2018
WOMEN WITH A VISION
story by Tara Trenary
photos by Steven Hertzog
Many local philanthropies focus on helping community members, especially women, get over a single hurdle that’s preventing them from moving ahead. […]
Third Quarter 2018
NURTURING A WORLDWIDE NEED
story by Mike Anderson
James is a Kenyan who grew up in a town called Maai Mahiu, which is translated to “hot water” in English. When he was 5 years old, he ran away from home, not because he hated his family but because he loved his sister. He left so his sister would get his rations of food and, therefore, wouldn’t be hungry. […]
Third Quarter 2018
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO GIVE
story by Mike Anderson
In-kind donations not only play a major role in fund-raising events for not-for-profit organizations but, also, their day-to-day operations. In-kind donations are more tangible, specific and, often, the most economical way to give. […]
Third Quarter 2018
A SPACE FOR EVERYONE
story by Jackie Hedeman,
The Lawrence Arts Center
photos courtesy LAC
More than once in my adult life, I have spent long minutes staring at my bedroom ceiling in the middle of the night, my brain looping a certain refrain[…]
Third Quarter 2018
GIVING BACK IS A PASSION
by Susie Rockhold
Direct communication is the best way to share the information that must get out to the public. […]
Third Quarter 2018
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
This ninth class of honorees was selected based on a record of business achievement and demonstrating excellence in many different categories.
Third Quarter 2018
DESIGNS ON THE FUTURE
story by Daniel Lacy,
Vice President of Operations, McCownGordon Construction
It’s easy to think of a hospital as a place that only helps people when they are sick; but that’s a misconception that doesn’t apply to LMH Health. […]
Third Quarter 2018
Elizabeth Watkins
by PAT MICHAELIS, Ph.D.
photos from the Kansas State Historical Society, KansasMemory.org
Before donating it to the University of Kansas (KU) for the chancellor’s residence, J.B. and Elizabeth Watkins left the garden gates of their home, the Outlook, open to provide a shortcut for students walking up the hill to campus. […]