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City officials have released updated statistics on Topeka’s local homeless population. ksnt.com/news/homeless/city-…
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Advocates are raising the alarm in Kansas as thousands of people have reportedly lost access to federal food benefits. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) reported on … ksnt.com/news/kansas/advocac…
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Harvesters Community Food Network and a local church are teaming up to hold a major food distribution event in Topeka later this week. ksnt.com/news/local-news/dis…
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Organizers of an annual Topeka Thanksgiving tradition are rising to the challenge of making sure no one dines alone this year. ksnt.com/news/local-news/ala…
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Since July 2024, Topeka and Shawnee County's homeless population has decreased by 12 individuals according to the City of Topeka's January Point in Time Homeless Count released on March 18. Full article: City of Topeka releases January 2025 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ numbers | City News
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Volunteers and organizations will soon hit the streets, to a get a picture of homelessness in the Topeka community. wibw.com/2025/01/15/topeka-g…
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Donations for the 57th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner are still coming in days ahead of the holiday. wibw.com/2024/11/26/thanksgi…
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Topeka city leaders, Shawnee County commissioners and community advocates today heard a new plan intending to end chronic homelessness in a special joint session Tuesday afternoon. wibw.com/2024/10/09/communit…
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City of Topeka releases July 2024 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ numbers
Read more: topeka.org/news/city-of-tope…
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For the first time, Topeka will conduct a summer Point in Time count. wibw.com/2024/07/11/city-top…
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So many mixed emotions...
Our Topeka location is empty. No food, no staff, none of our favorite agencies or volunteers. Just a plain-ol' warehouse that will be demolished. It's weird to think some people will never know the incredible impact this place made in the community.
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The City of Topeka is preparing to host the annual Point in Time Homeless Count. The count will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Read more: topeka.org/news/city-of-tope…
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🔴TOPEKA WARMING CENTER EXTENDED
🔴GLOVES NEEDED
🔴HELP UNSHELTERED PETS
Warming Center volunteers bit.ly/3tCGlyb
Drop off heavy-duty cold weather gloves and latex work gloves: Distribution Center, 401 NW Norris, M-F 8a-3:45p, or Warehouse, 206 NW Norris, after hours...
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Attention Topekans! You’re invited to a join a Homeless Initiative Ideation Session with Topeka leaders on January 16, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Cyrus K. Holliday Building (620 SE Madison St).
This ideation session will be led by a dedicated team of community leaders and coach Brianna Sylver who have been working since September of 2023 to develop effective solutions to address homelessness in Topeka in a proactive and thoughtful way. We want the community’s input and now is the time for you to contribute to the discussion and help generate solutions.
Public participation is encouraged. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, please RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Those interested in simply listening in will not need to RSVP.
Let’s tackle homelessness together. An open heart and mind are all that you need to contribute.
#TopekaCommunity #TopekaHomelessInitiative
ALT Homeless Initiative Public Engagement Session Tuesday, January 16 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cyrus K. Holliday Building 620 SE Madison St. RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m.
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We are so thankful for the contributions of the Alpha Phi Sorority from @WashburnUniv. This crew of 30 gave us the gift of time this week, donating two hours to make first aid kits, crew packs, & take inventory of our supplies & food. THANK YOU❣️
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Topeka and Shawnee County’s homeless population is at a four-year high, according to numbers released Thursday from the City of Topeka’s annual Point in Time Homeless Count.
Read more: topeka.org/news/city-of-tope…
View the report: cot-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.…
ALT A graphic detailing the 2023 Point in Time Homeless Count results for the City of Topeka. For a readable PDF, click the link in the caption of the tweet.
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Our thanks to @Silverbackks in Topeka, KS for donating hundreds of dollars worth of food for our programs in Topeka. Their generosity helps ensure that families in need have access to food during the stay-at-home order.
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#earthday2017 with @Silverbackks at the #KansasHistoryMuseum
Cleaning up the place with great folks!!
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