THRIL volunteers introduce disabled individuals to horse riding
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Emma Stone was looking for a place in Lawrence to ride horses.
Tenants to Homeowners volunteers help create affordable housing in Lawrence
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The day is fast approaching when teachers, firefighters, nurses and other low-income service workers might have a hard time finding affordable housing in Lawrence.
'Read Across America' volunteers visit local elementary schools
Our weekly reminder that people aren't all bastards
As a proud owner of the entire Berenstain Bears catalog, Ariel George is well qualified to participate in Read Across America.
Living proof: DCAP volunteers distribute condoms and help
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Think condoms are expensive? Consider the alternatives.
Precious Love: Ballard Center Volunteers offer down-home help to toddlers, neighbors
Our weekly reminder that people aren't all bastards
Andrew Meyers likes to help his community. Mostly, though, he likes it when it helps him.
Backing It Up: Community Drop In Center volunteers help the homeless
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Like most people, Hilary Bowker has heard all the stereotypes about homeless people: they're lazy, drug-addicted and "it's their own fault."
Advocates at WTCS help women, men and children recover from domestic violence
Our weekly reminder that people aren't all bastards
Imagine sitting though a domestic-violence court case and approaching the victim at its conclusion. You hand her a business card. She looks at you and cries.
Special Holiday Volunteer Guide
"A good conscience is a continual Christmas" - Benjamin Franklin
Back in the days when he was raising three children by himself, Greg Likes was no stranger to adopt-a-family programs around Christmas time.
Humane Society volunteers love and are loved in return
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Amanda Franklin loves cats. Unfortunately, her fiance doesn't.
FreeStateFamily.com - neither precious nor painfully trendy
Our weekly reminder that people aren't all bastards
Becoming a parent does not necessitate becoming lame, as well. People with kids still like to, you know, do stuff. But it's not always easy to find children-friendly activities amid a social scene geared toward young, single boozehounds.
Hospice volunteers provide comfort in the final stages of life
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For most of us, death is something to be avoided.
Meals on Wheels volunteers assist the homebound elderly and disabled
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You have 10 piping-hot meals in your back seat. You have 10 destinations and 10 nice old ladies who want to talk your ear off.
Health Care Access Clinic delivers health care to the uninsured
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In a country where profit still drives the health care system, it's refreshing to know that Lawrence still offers its uninsured residents a helping hand.
AmeriCorps volunteer builds 'giving library' and organizes youth service projects
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Children visiting the Douglas County Dental Clinic can thank for Mary Thompson for the free book they get to take home with them.
Van Go volunteers get involved in the lives of at-risk teens
Our weekly reminder that people aren't all bastards
Of course no one wants to work. But why wouldn't you want to work if you can make money painting a handbag or a public bench?
