Across Topeka, coverage here takes in charitable giving, nonprofit support, fundraising campaigns, community donations and benefit events. This reporting tracks how businesses and foundations contribute to the area.
The district attorney's office claimed the title for a fourth straight year at the annual fundraiser held at Washburn University.
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November 2, 2026
Letter Carriers Host Fundraiser for Muscular DystrophyBranch 10 of the National Association of Letter Carriers partnered with Gate 36 Eatery to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
October 28, 2026
Topeka Students Launch Hygiene Product DriveThree middle schoolers are collecting supplies to support local families in need through a new community project.
October 27, 2026
Topeka to Host 58th Annual Thanksgiving DinnerThe community meal will take place on November 26 at the Stormont Vail Events Center.
October 23, 2026
Catholic Charities Opens Topeka Family Support CenterThe new facility aims to address rising local demand for food and essential supplies.
October 23, 2026
Kansas Businessman B. Kent Garlinghouse Sr. DiesThe former chairman of M-C Industries, who lived from 1941 to 2026, was a key supporter of local education in Topeka.
October 16, 2026
Topeka Credit Union Foundation Awards Community GrantsThe local foundation distributed $36,500 to nine area organizations to mark International Credit Union Day.
October 15, 2026
Topeka Rescue Mission Begins Winter OutreachThe Topeka Rescue Mission is calling for volunteers and winter gear ahead of its holiday service season.
October 15, 2026
Topeka Nonprofit Launches Domestic Violence CampaignThe Sonrisa Foundation is raising awareness through events and partnerships throughout October.
October 11, 2026
SENT Topeka Distributed Free Halloween CostumesThe nonprofit hosted an annual event at the Community Resource Center to support local families.
October 10, 2026
Topeka Peace Gala Raised Over $20,000The Topeka Center for Peace and Justice celebrated its 41st annual event to support local programming.
Day to day, that means capital campaigns, corporate social responsibility programs, local fundraiser milestones and grant announcements. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Giving often intensifies during major holiday seasons and when local nonprofits launch specific capital drives. Sustained corporate support and the individual efforts of community members provide the foundation for most nonprofit projects reported.
