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MINORITY-SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

Temple Beth Sholom  4200 SW Munson, Topeka 66604 785-272-6040  Jewish faith, guests welcome; services Friday evenings at 7 or 7:30, major holidays are Passover, Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur; annual Blintze Brunch; interfaith and intercultural activities include Interfaith Thanksgiving, Mainstream Voices of Faith, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, JUMP, monthly meditation group (open), Be The Bridge, biannual blood drive, Camp Rainbow youth fundraiser, book club, adult ed and more. Ongoing and Special events. Deborah Edelman-Dolan  [email protected]    785-969-7112      https://www.facebook.com/TempleBethSholomTopeka www.templebethsholomtopeka.org 

The Topeka (KS) Chapter of The Links Incorporated  PO Box 692, Topeka, Kansas 66601  An organization of dedicated African American women who are active in their communities.  Linked In Friendship, Connected in Service. Committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Service is focused in five (5) facets: The Arts; Health and Human Services; National and International Trends and Services; and, Services to Youth. Ongoing, special events  [email protected]
 https://www.facebook.com/Topeka-Chapter-of-The-Links-Inc-378161328919010     www.topekalinksinc.org


MANA de Topeka  PO Box 5945 Topeka, Kansas 66605  Mission is to engage young Latinas through leadership development, community service and advocacy. Annual Hermanitas young women’s leadership event in partnership with schools. Scholarships. Ongoing; Hermanitas event is usually in March. Ronnie Padilla or Andreana Albott [email protected] (785) 249-2963     https://www.facebook.com/MANAdeTopeka/

New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church  2801 SE Indiana Topeka, KS  66605 (785) 267-6312  Christian religious organization. Strong multicultural outreach to community families and children. Ongoing;  First Saturday food distribution, other events. [email protected]  267-6312  https://www.facebook.com/NewMountZion      http://www.nmzmbc.com/

Equality House  1200 SW Orleans St  Topeka, KS  66604  850-687-0227  A rainbow painted house in Topeka. House is meant to be a symbol of peace, compassion, and positive change. The multi-colored appearance is to show support for LGBTQ+ rights. Next door is the Mott House, painted in blue, pink, and white in the pattern of the transgender flag. The Mott House is named for Stephanie Mott, an activist who was active in Topeka and throughout Kansas.  Ongoing; Visitors are welcome to visit and take photos at either house. [email protected]   https://www.plantingpeace.org/   https://www.facebook.com/plantingpeace/      https://www.facebook.com/Equality-House-427599210663452/

Omni Circle Group  220 SW 33rd Street, Topeka Kansas 66611    United in strengthening minority communities by adding value to the personal and professional development of our members, to enhance the way we see the world. Creating a home for the dreamers, thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs who are creating tangible solutions to Topeka’s most pressing issues. Collaborations with Topeka’s diverse and inclusive community.  Regular meetings, groups and individuals spin off on special interest explorations and projects     Michael Odupitan    [email protected], [email protected]   785-430-3998    omnicirclegroup.org

Black MentoUrs Topeka  An empowering platform where we Ask, Listen, Learn and INvest in the knowledge and truths of black males from all socioeconomic backgrounds.  Also we advocate regarding positive images and narratives on behalf of black males of all ages. Communication groups, weekly podcasts, participation in community events, resource networking, change-making. Ongoing.   Rodney Harmon  (785) 224 6525   [email protected]    https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=black%20mentours    https://anchor.fm/rodney-harmon

Golden City Sertoma  African American/mixed civic club  Mission is to meet the needs of the community, particularly youth, through service. Great Topeka Duck Race annual event, benefits various nonprofits   Annual essay-writing workshop, annual Youth Empowerment Series, scholarship workshops, scholarships, various activities. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm Ongoing  Annual Duck Race and other events   Marie Carter  [email protected]  785-925-3478



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