For the second year now the members of Lawrence Central have resolved to adopt the Willow Domestic Violence Center.
For those of you who may not be aware The Willow Domestic Violence Center works toward peace in the world by elimination of violence in our communities. They are dedicated to the empowerment of survivors of domestic violence; the creation of a peaceful, safe space; the promotion of equality and respect for all people; the appreciation of differences, and the social action necessary to achieve these goals.
The Willow fields upwards of 1600 crisis calls and referral calls per year, houses 250-300 women and children annually, runs adults and child support groups, and offers services and public education in the Kansas counties of Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson. For more information about Willow check out their website at http://www.willowdvcenter.org
So how is Lawrence Central helping? At our weekly meetings we will be collecting items (or gift cards/cash donations) that can be used by clients of Willow. In planning with them for this year their current needs are:
- Day planners / journals
- Shower loofas
- Icy Hot / Bengay
- Gas X / Turns
- Deodorant
- Finger nail polish remover
- Children’s shampoo /conditioner / body wash
- Children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Children’s hair detangler
- Diapers – size 5 and 6
- Gas gift cards
During the month of May we welcome you to drop of items any of our meetings on Wednesday’s at noon in the Eldridge’s All American Room and if you have time stay for lunch and learn about what Lawrence Central Rotary does for Lawrence and beyond!
