Topeka Rescue Mission Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsUnited States51-200 Employees
The Topeka Rescue Mission is a nonprofit organization based in Topeka, Kansas, serving the homeless, hungry, and communities facing poverty and trauma since 1953. Over more than seven decades it has evolved from a small shelter into a multi-facility operation that provides shelter, meals, housing opportunities, trauma interventions, rehabilitation, and education, while also coordinating with other community groups to deliver essentials such as food, clothing, and showers to unsheltered individuals. In 2023 the organization supported thousands of people, including sheltering more than a thousand individuals, helping hundreds into safe housing, and providing a substantial number of meals, reflecting its role as a local care network and service provider. The mission engages with a broad local ecosystem, including partnerships with higher education institutions and community organizations, to address root causes of homelessness and poverty and to deliver coordinated support to residents of Topeka and surrounding northeast Kansas. Recent collaborations include partnerships with Washburn University and the United Way of Kaw Valley, illustrating ongoing efforts to expand access to services and food security in the region.