Lawrence Community Shelter

September 2023: City of Lawrence, Douglas County, and Lawrence Community Shelter move to shared governance model.
''We are thrilled to announce this important agreement with the City of Lawrence and Douglas County to restructure our governance model. At the Lawrence Community Shelter, we recognize our responsibility to the public, and this new framework will enhance our accountability. We look forward to continuing our mission of providing essential services to our community with renewed dedication and transparency.''
- Charlie Bryan, Board President

• Charlie Bryan
  President, Board of Directors
  Phone: (785) 832-8864
  Fax: (785) 832-1053
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• James Chiselom
  Executive Director
  Phone: (785) 832-8864
  Fax: (785) 832-1053
• Melanie Valdez
  Interim Executive Director
  Phone: (785) 856-2060
  Fax: (785) 832-1053