Did you know?

  • On any given day there may be 80 homeless families with more than 100 children in Lawrence.
  • Lawrence service providers estimate that they serve approximately 375 homeless families each year.
  • There are homeless children in every school in Lawrence.
  • Most homeless families in Lawrence are homeless for the first time.
  • Lost employment and illness are major contributors to family homelessness.
  • Once evicted from an apartment, it is almost impossible for families to be approved for another rental.
  • Many homeless parents work full time while paying over $900.00/month for motel rooms.