Club warns residents of false solicitation

Local residents should be aware that someone might be going door-to-door falsely trying to solicit money for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence.

The club had heard of a few reports of such incidents recently, said Erika Zimmerman, director of development at the club.

Boys & Girls Club doesn’t condone going door-to-door to solicit funds, Zimmerman said. The organization conducts two major fundraisers, but they don’t include door-to-door solicitation, she said.

If someone claiming to represent the club tries to solicit you at home, call Zimmerman at 423-1864, or e-mail her at ezimmerman@sunflower.com, or call Lawrence police.