In addition to workforce preparation, the Topeka Youth Project connects youth with mentors and local businesses, offering mock interviews, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities to build confidence and real-world experience. While the organization previously ran the impactful Youth Court program, it now concentrates its efforts on the JYA program and community engagement initiatives.

Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and community members, the Topeka Youth Project continues to be a vital resource for helping youth achieve independence and success. Businesses and individuals can support the project through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer work, playing a key role in shaping the next generation of professionals and community leaders.

“We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter their background or circumstances,” says Executive Director Dawn McClure.

Executive Director: Dawn McClure

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Jayhawk Area Agency is dedicated to helping older adults in Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties maintain independence and quality of life. Since 1976, JAAA has provided vital services that support aging adults, caregivers, and the broader community. Through comprehensive resources, expert guidance, and personalized assistance, JAAA ensures seniors receive the care they need to thrive at home and beyond.

Comprehensive Services for Aging Adults

JAAA offers a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of older adults. Their nutrition programs, including CHAMPSS Meals and the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP), provide seniors with accessible, nutritious food options. In-home services help individuals remain in familiar surroundings, while other essential programs ensure seniors receive support tailored to their specific circumstances.

Resources for Caregivers and Community Engagement

Caregivers play a critical role in supporting aging loved ones, and JAAA provides resources to make their responsibilities easier. Programs such as Care 4 All and case management services offer guidance and relief. JAAA also provides extensive opportunities for community members to get involved through volunteer programs, helping to strengthen connections between seniors and their surrounding communities.

Express Employment Professionals of Topeka, KS is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses.

Because their locally owned, they live in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. In addition to their staffing services, their team is actively involved with a wide variety of causes and organizations that help strengthen our beautiful city.

Mother & Daughter Share an Entrepreneurial Spirit | Express Employment Professionals

Owner: Diana Ramirez

Let’s Help, Inc. is committed to working with individuals and families so that the cycle of poverty is broken and self-sufficiency is attained. Founded in 1969, our not-for-profit organization provides a variety of programs and services for the community and collaborates with other public and private agencies  for greater effectiveness. Our programs reach tens of thousands of people each year and involve hundreds of volunteers. Together, we are breaking the cycle of poverty… and building a better community.

•     We believe in the dignity and worth of every person

•     We believe every person can make a positive difference in the lives of others

•     We believe that with motivation and opportunity people will reach their potential

•     We believe that as a community we are responsible for the well-being of our neighbors

“We are committed to building a better community by inspiring hope, promoting self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of poverty one person at a time.“

We provide holistic care that includes everything from primary medical and dental care to vision and behavioral health. We do all that with a broader goal in mind than just treating illness or injury. Our goal is to restore the hope of a fuller life that living without good health too often makes impossible for too many of us.

GraceMed complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of a patient’s race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

GraceMed does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

HCCI receives funding from The United Way to host programs such as the HOPE program. These community programs help working individuals stabilize themselves and secure a more promising future for themselves and their families.

At Doorstep, we provide Topekan’s with the support they need to live fuller, more self-sufficient lives.

• Food and Clothing
• Rent
• Prescriptions
• Transportation
• And More…

Our Mission

With the assistance of faith-based organizations, community members and groups, Doorstep, Inc. will provide short-term emergency aid to individuals in need and provide information on services to promote long-term self-sufficiency for our clients.

We offer 24-Hour crisis services and have expanded services to include 29 programs throughout eight locations and provide community outreach to Topeka Rescue Mission, area hospitals, Shawnee County Jail, Law Enforcement, and individuals in their homes.

We employ approximately 320 staff including doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, technicians, case managers, and peer support specialists.

We serve an average 7,000 residents in Shawnee County each year, and partner with 100+ agencies and companies to coordinate services.

El Centro of Topeka is one of the few organizations in Topeka that provides culturally sensitive assistance to low income Hispanic families. Since opening its doors in 1972 the goal has been to be a trusted community resource center for individuals and families in need of help. Our services are designed to address the needs of our clients. Many of our clients speak very limited English and lack familiarity with programs and resources available to them.

El Centro’s mission is to strengthen communities and improve the lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities.

Organization Partners & Resources

Three leading Latino organizations in Topeka, Topeka League of United Latina American Citizens (LULAC) Council, El Centro of Topeka and MANA de Topeka joined together to create a leadership development program supported by the Kansas Leadership Center. The program is the first of its kind in Kansas and invites participates looking for a unique and rigorous leadership training opportunity.

For questions/additional information:

Lalo Munoz
Executive Director
El Centro of Topeka