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⏰ Don’t miss your chance! Snow Plow Naming Contest submissions close this Sunday, October 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Got a pun that makes you giggle every time you hear it? Or a name worthy of Taylor Drift’s snow-plow crown? 👑 Drop your idea today at lawrenceks.gov/snow ❄️✨
The City of Lawrence Homeless Response Team earned the 2025 Health Equity Innovation Award for its field-based approach, bringing care and housing support directly to people living outside—reducing unsheltered homelessness by 63% and strengthening community partnerships.
We’re proud to share that the City of Lawrence Homeless Response Team has received the 2025 Health Equity Innovation Award from KFMC Health Improvement Partners! 🌟
This award recognizes innovative efforts to improve health outcomes and promote equity across Kansas. Our Homeless ...Response Team was selected for its unique, field-based approach that brings medical care, mental health support, substance use services, and housing navigation directly to people living outside—meeting folks where they are and removing barriers to care.
In just one year, this work has helped reduce unsheltered homelessness in Lawrence by 63%, expanded overdose prevention, and strengthened community partnerships that make lasting change possible.
Thank you to our amazing partners and community for helping make this work possible. 💙
Read more: https://www.kfmc.org/city-of-lawrence-hrt-2025-health-equity-innovation-award
🌟 One week remaining for Phoenix Award nominations! 🌟
Nominations for the 25th annual Phoenix Awards are due by Friday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. This year we're celebrating 25 years of honoring Lawrence’s incredible artists, educators, advocates, and volunteers! 🎨🎶📚
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👉 Nominate an outstanding individual or organization today: lawrenceks.gov/lprd/phoenix-awards
Keep Lawrence safe and walkable this winter! The Safe Winter Walkways Program connects community volunteers with residents who are unable to shovel their sidewalks after snow events. Sign up at the link in our bio.
Keep Lawrence safe and walkable this winter! The Safe Winter Walkways Program connects community volunteers with residents who are unable to shovel their sidewalks after snow events. Sign up and volunteer to keep our community safe and walkable.
Safe Winter Walkways
Volunteer Help Lawrence residents who can't physically shovel their sidewalksVolunteer FormCall (785) 727-7875Request Assistance Request volunteer...
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Thanks to everyone who made the 52nd Annual Halloween Paint In possible—especially our sponsors, partners, and amazing artists! See you next year! | Photos by @abby.moorephotography
If you haven't been downtown in a few days, be sure to check out the new window decor! The 52nd Annual Halloween Paint In was last weekend.
🌨️ Lawrence, it’s time to name a snow plow…. AGAIN! 🚜❄️
Last year, over 650 of you submitted names — and the legend of Taylor Drift was born. This year, we’re doing it again, and YOU get to choose the winner.
📅 Submit your best name ideas now through October... 26
✅ Keep it family-friendly
✅ Avoid repeats (sorry, Taylor Drift can’t win twice)
✅ Bonus points for local flair + clever wordplay
Ready to name a snowplow? Check out our release to learn more, and submit your snow plow name at lawrenceks.gov/snow
From Taylor Drift to ??? --- Announcing the 2025 Snow Plow Naming Contest
Last winter, Lawrence residents brought their A-game to the City’s first-ever Snow Plow Naming Contest, and the results were “snow” much fun!...
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