News

February 2, 2026• byWill Averill

Ballard announces the new 7% tuition model!

Ballard Introduces 7% model! Around 1 in 4 families live paycheck to paycheck in our community. Childcare can be hugely cost prohibitive, with the average...

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January 29, 2026• byWill Averill

Donation Tips with Zach!

I checked in on Zach in the new building, and he’s a man with a lot to sort. Donations of food, clothing, and other items are coming into the new pantry...

Ballard News

November 19, 2025• byWill Averill

Ballard Center Receives Major Holiday-Season Investment

Lawrence, KS — November 18, 2025 — The Ballard Center is celebrating a major boost toward long-planned facility upgrades with a $75,000 grant from the...

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November 18, 2025• byWill Averill

Keeping up with the SNAP situation

Keeping up with the ever-changing national SNAP crisis has felt impossible. Every day, the headlines shift, so today we wanted to take a moment to share...

Parent Resources

November 4, 2025• byWill Averill

Nurture Your Child’s Natural Love of Learning

Children are born with an insatiable drive to understand the world, but that spark can easily dim without the right care. As a parent, your role isn’t just...

The Ballard Center partners with individuals and families to achieve stability through early childhood education and needs-based services by cultivating a strong network of organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to serving our community.
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