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Cans for the Community is a non-profit organization providing financial support to other non-profit organizations in Douglas County, Kansas and surrounding communities by recycling aluminum beverage containers.

Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Artists Helping The Homeless (AHH), a nonprofit organization that reduces the n...
10/08/2026

Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Artists Helping The Homeless (AHH), a nonprofit organization that reduces the need for and cost of care for the homeless by: (1) Providing aid with respect, (2) Providing advocacy for those seeking to leave the street, (3) Raising awareness of homeless issues, (4) Working with, rather than duplicating, what others do, and (5) Addressing underlying causes.

A huge thanks to Tracy Kennedy, the newest volunteer for Cans for the Community. She is pictured here, working alongside...
09/02/2026

A huge thanks to Tracy Kennedy, the newest volunteer for Cans for the Community. She is pictured here, working alongside her Dad, Marty Kennedy, volunteer extraordinaire for Cans!!!! Glad to have you on board, Tracy!!!

Today Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Just Food, a nonprofit organization with a mission to end food insecurity...
08/29/2026

Today Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Just Food, a nonprofit organization with a mission to end food insecurity in our community by increasing access to healthy foods, reducing barriers to health and well-being, and cultivating self-sufficiency

Today Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to the Lawrence Police Blue Santa, a nonprofit that provides year-round supp...
08/29/2026

Today Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to the Lawrence Police Blue Santa, a nonprofit that provides year-round support to individuals and families in need, ensuring no one in Lawrence faces difficult times alone. Through an officer-based referral program, they connect those in need with essential resources, assistance, and community support.

Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Bo’s Hog Wild BBQ & Brewfest. Each year this rural Douglas County gathering rai...
08/16/2026

Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Bo’s Hog Wild BBQ & Brewfest. Each year this rural Douglas County gathering raises money for local nonprofit organizations. This year it takes place on Saturday, August 29th starting at 5:00 pm.

This week Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to One Hundred Good Women, a nonprofit organization that promotes well-b...
07/16/2026

This week Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to One Hundred Good Women, a nonprofit organization that promotes well-being in our community through service, education, and social connection.

Today Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to the Lawrence Community Shelter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to hel...
07/10/2026

Today Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to the Lawrence Community Shelter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental illness. Their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can access the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives.

Last week Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Harvesters, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes the power of our ...
07/05/2026

Last week Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to Harvesters, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and addresses the root causes and impact of hunger.

This month Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to the Heartland Community Health Center, a nonprofit that welcomes all...
06/15/2026

This month Cans for the Community donated $1,000 to the Heartland Community Health Center, a nonprofit that welcomes all who need care.

The April 5,000 pound can challenge is complete with the best part being the presentation of CAN CASH to this year's rec...
05/08/2026

The April 5,000 pound can challenge is complete with the best part being the presentation of CAN CASH to this year's recipients, the six intermediate and high schools in USD 497. Checks totaling $1,000 each (proceeds from Cans for the Community can sales and a match by our partner, Bo Killough) were delivered this week. What a great way to end the week!!!

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