CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Topeka United: A Movement Mission is that diversity in our community is met by all with inclusion, welcome, equity and opportunity. Goal is to unite our entire community. Objectives for 2020 are to set up a community bulletin board through Facebook and website that provides a conversation forum, recognition of organizations and initiatives, opportunity to commit to a social pledge and to action, and collecting of oral histories and stories from our community as well as establishment of a Partner Pairs program to deepen and advance community relationships. Ongoing. Karen Hiller karen@topekaunited.org 785-232-2917
https://www.facebook.com/Topekaunited www.topekaunited.org

SENT (Strengthening and Equipping Neighborhoods Together) 455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Topeka, KS 66605 785-783-2535   Grassroots 501c3 organization working within under-resourced communities in Topeka. Intentionally walking beside multicultural neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County. Ongoing Housing and Business Development, Health and Wellness and Educational opportunities. Free mental health resources for youth, ongoing, by appointment only. Seasonal and special events. Summer 2020 Weekly Hi-Crest Market with fresh produce Saturdays 9-11 AM, Mondays and Wednesdays food distribution 11-Noon, Adult group therapy sessions (45 min) by appointment for anyone in zip code 66605. Free masks. Ongoing; various seasonal activities and special events. Nikki Ramirez Jennings info@senttopeka.com 785-783-2535 https://www.facebook.com/SENTtopeka/ https://www.SENTtopeka.com

Moms Demand Action Grassroots nonpartisan movement fighting for public safety measures that protect people from gun violence and keep families safe. Advocacy, community education, neighborhood initiatives. Ongoing, annual Wear Orange gun violence awareness week first week of June. Danielle Twemlow 785-220-9607    topekamomsdemandaction@gmail.com   https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionKS/ www.momsdemandaction.org

Topeka Human Relations Commission 215 SE 7th St, Topeka, KS 66603 785-368-3725 Appointed by the City Council. Mission is to conduct outreach and educational activities that promote justice and cultural understanding, and improve relationships among all citizens of Topeka. Ongoing. Meets the first Monday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:00pm. Louann Davis 368-3725 ldavis@topeka.org ttps://www.topeka.org/government/boards-commissions/human-relations-commission/ https://www.facebook.com/TopekaHRC/

Topeka Center for Peace and Justice 2914 SW Macvicar Topeka, KS 66611 785-232-4388 Mission is to promote justice and peace through education and action for social change by working with individuals and organizations in the greater Topeka community. Programs include Mediation, Restorative Justice Circles in the schools and community, S.T.A.R.S- Human Trafficking, S.A.V.E.(Strategies Against Violence Everywhere) - Group Violence Intervention and Gun Violence Reduction, Be The Bridge- efforts to support newcomers to Topeka, and Mainstream Voices of Faith's collective actions that further justice and peace in our community.  Ongoing; special events.   Glenda duBoise 785-232-4388 topekacpj@gmail.com   http://www.topekacpj.org/
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SAVE (Strategies Against Violence Everywhere) Topeka Center for Peace and Justice 2914 SW Macvicar Topeka, KS 66611 785-232-4388 Community-based violence intervention initiative with neighborhoods, community advocacy members, law enforcement, businesses, non-profits, support, and outreach organizations. Ongoing Lindsey Anderson 785-232-4388 tcpjmediation@gmail.com. http://www.topekacpj.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/topekacpj/about/?ref=page_internal

AARP Kansas 6220 SW 29th Street, Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66614, 866-448-3619, ksaarp@aarp.org Serving Kansans 50 and older through advocacy, information and resources. Diverse staff. Commitment “To serve, not be served,” celebrating the differences that unite us. Wide variety of Volunteer opportunities, Diversity Council with listening tours, community grant opportunities and activities across the state. Ongoing, Events www.aarp.org/ks; www.facebook.com/aarpks; @aarpks

YWCA 225 SW 12th, Topeka, 66612 785-233-1750, 24-hr crisis hotline 888-822-2983; Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Current programs include Racial Justice Facilitator Training, Racial Justice Book Club, Racism 101, Early Learning Center, before- and afterschool programming, Center for Safety and Empowerment: domestic violence and human trafficking programming and shelter, advocacy opportunities and education on women’s, racial, voting, immigration and health issues, and various community events that further their mission. Ongoing, Annual Women of Excellence Awards   volunteer@ywcaneks.org https://facebook.com/ywcaneks www.ywcaneks.org