Events › Community Resource Fair

SAT, NOV 11 | 12PM-3 PM | Auditorium

We are excited to announce the return of our 3rd Annual Community Resource Fair! We could not put on this event without the support of all the agencies listed below. We'd like to give a special shout out & thanks to Give It Get It Inc & Clare's Community Closet for partnering with us to distribute winter coats and wearables from their closet. Lastly, we want to give a big thank you to Precision Cuts and Styles for partnering with us to provide free haircuts. 

We all hit bumps in the road and need help from our friends and neighbors from time to time. Knowing where to turn can make all the difference. Stop by to check out the many services, supports, and resources available in our community including those related to affordable housing, childcare, healthcare, legal aid, and more! 

The following agencies will join us for this event: 

• Kansas Department for Children and Families 
• Give It Get It Inc and Clare's Community Closet 
• Catholic Charities 
• Willow Domestic Violence Center 
• Lawrence Habitat for Humanity 
• The Ballard Center 
• Community Children's Center
• Douglas County Legal Self-Help Center 
• Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority 
• Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
• Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas 
• Independence Inc 
• LiveWell Douglas County 
• VanGo 
• Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center 
• Bert Nash Community Behavioral Health Clinic
• Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County 
• Tenants to Homeowners 
• Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Department 

We'll also have the following services on-site: 

• Winter Coats and warm winter wearables like hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for attendees (while supplies last) 
• Kid's play area with BLOCKFest play and free book giveaways 
• Free cups of coffee & hot chocolate 
• Free Haircuts provided on a first come, first served basis courtesy of Precision Cuts and Styles 
• Lawrence Douglas County Public Health Department will have their Mobile Clinic parked directly outside the front entrance of the Library (Vermont Street) and will offer COVID vaccines and flu shots. 

Can't make it to the fair? Get connected to the resources from anywhere with our Lawrence-Douglas County Resource Guide: https://lplks.org/community-re...