Lawrence’s new Housing Needs Task Force will host a free conference on how to meet housing needs from noon to 4:30 p.m. June 17 at Lawrence High School.

Sessions will focus on:

¢ Housing needs of women and children

¢ Low-income renters

¢ Senior citizens

¢ Homeless

¢ People with special needs

¢ Potential first-time home buyers

Afterward, suggestions will be forwarded to the task force.

Some child care and transportation will be provided. For more information and to register, contact Jesse Zerger Nathan, 979-2918 or nathanjz2003@yahoo.com.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Rod Bremby and City Commissioner Boog Highberger will address the group.