CASA Volunteers act as advocates for children and youth involved in the court system. Goal is to limit child abuse in broken families and add a voice to decisions on child's future growth to maturity.
Christmas Bureau Assists low-income families in Topeka to have Christmas presents and dinner during the holiday season. Volunteers "adopt" family screened by Volunteer Center of Topeka coordinators.
Christmas in April Assists in repair and maintenance of homes of low income elderly. Goal is to enable older adults to remain in their homes by keeping them in good repair. This occurs annually the last Saturday of April.
Doorstep Provides families in crisis with food, clothing and shelter. Volunteers needed to staff food/clothing pantry and services delivery.
Faith in Action Provides assistance to elderly to allow them to remain in their own homes. Trained volunteers provide assistance, shopping, minor repair, counseling and friendly visits.
Kairos Torch Trained volunteers provide mentoring and support for juvenile inmates in Topeka prisons.
Let's Help Volunteers work with families and individuals to break the cycle of poverty through food and clothing distribution, preschool activities, education and counseling.
Marian Clinic Cristian-based organization provides free medical and dental care to poverty-level citizens of Shawnee County.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound citizens Monday through Friday.
Mother to Mother Matches volunteer mothers with at-risk new mothers for mentoring and newborn child care education.
Ronald McDonald House Provides away-from-home residence for families of seriously ill children.
Topeka Rescue Mission Christian-based organization provides food and shelter to the homeless.
Sunshine Connection A drop-in center founded and run by mental health consumers for consumers. Mission is dedicated to serving consumers with severe and persistent mental illness on weekends and holidays when traditional services are not available.
