Housing and Utility Needs
2-1-1
Simply dial 2-1-1 to reach United Way of Douglas County and be connected with a myriad of resources in the community. See more information at the United Way of Douglas County website here.
Lawrence - Douglas County
Housing Authority
Housing Authority
785-842-8110
1600 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046
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A joint agency of the City and County governments with a mission to provide safe and affordable housing to Douglas County residents with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income.
Lawrence Community Shelter
785-832-8864
3655 E. 25th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
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Provides shelter and case management for homeless adults and families.
Family Promise of Lawrence
785-764-9506
905 Tennessee St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Provides transitional housing for families with children through an interfaith network of congregations.
EKCAN
785-841-3357
2518 Ridge Court, Suite 103, Lawrence, KS 66046
785-242-7450
1320 S. Ash St. Ottawa, KS 66067
Assistance with rent and utilities, home weatherization, seasonal and holiday, school supplies, homeless and housing counseling, referrals to other services and case management, food pantry.
Ballard Center
785-842-0729
708 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Services for low-income Douglas County residents, including: case management, rent/utility assistance, clothing, school kits, tax assistance, mobile food pantry, job assistance.
Salvation Army
785-843-4188
1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66045
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Crisis intervention, case management, rent and utility assistance, emergency food pantry, referral and advocacy, homeless drop-in services (mail pick-up, snacks, laundry, phone access) and community feeding program. Emergency temporary housing for families (offsite), transitional housing program along with supportive services for those in transitional housing, holiday/seasonal assistance (food, toys, gifts and clothing), emergency disaster services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation referrals and Vision USA program provides assistance with eye exams and glasses.
Catholic Charities
785-856-2694
1525 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Provides food vouchers, rent and utility assistance, adoption and hospice services, transportation, counseling, legal immigration support and consult, case management, marriage for keeps, holiday supports, disaster relief, and advocacy.
Kansas Housing Corp
(785) 217-2001
611 S. Kansas Ave, Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66603
The Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program provides rent, utility, and internet assistance to households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID pandemic. Landlords and tenants apply via a joint online process. If the application is approved, the landlord or service provider receives funds directly from KERA and applies KERA funds to the applicant’s account. Approved applicants are eligible for up to 12 months of assistance.
