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Ways to Contact Us

Email - trm@trmonline.org
Barry Feaker, Executive Director - 785-354-1744 ext. 315
Business Office - 785-354-1744 ext. 316
Volunteer Opportunities - 785-354-1744 ext. 350
Day to Day Needs Information - 785-354-1744 opt. 5
Monetary Donations - 785-354-1744 ext. 316
Food and Material Donations - 785-357-4285
Website & Technical Questions - 785-354-1744 ext. 305

Map to Facilities


Main Shelter

The main shelter is staffed 24/7. It is also the location of our business offices, available weekdays from 8am-5pm.
600 N Kansas Ave
Topeka KS 66608

Phone: 785-354-1744
Fax: 785-354-8661


Hope Center (Men, Women, and Family Shelter)

The Hope Center is staffed 24/7.
116 NW Curtis
Topeka, KS 66608

Phone: 785-354-1744 ext. 309


Distribution Center

The DC is open from 8am to 4pm Monday thru Friday. It is located at:
401 NW Norris
Topeka KS 66608

Phone: 785-357-4285
Fax: 785-357-5339


Thrift Store

831 N Kansas Ave
Topeka KS 66608

Phone: 785-235-9094

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday - 9:30am-5pm
Closed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday - 9:30am-5pm
Closed Sunday
Needs
  • Diapers sizes 4, 5 & 6
  • Men's briefs or boxers
  • Mattresses
  • Hygiene items
  • Dish soap

Donation Info More Needs
  • Pots & pans
  • Household cleaning items
    (sponges, cleaner etc.)
  • Plates, bowls, cups
  • Full / queen sheet sets
  • Infant clothing (12-14 months)
  • Ramen noodles
  • Pork & beans
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Welcome from Barry Feaker, Executive Director

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About

  • Founded in 1953, Topeka Rescue Mission has grown to provide shelter for nearly 2,000 individuals each year. We also serve nearly 200,000 meals annually and are active in the community to help those in need.

Purposes

    • To provide a Christian social service ministry to meet the spiritual, moral, and physical needs of men, women, and children.
    • To provide and minister to those in need through Christian teaching, character training, outreach, and job training, in order that they may return to society as productive citizens.
    • To help educate and inform the public of the unique needs of the poor and needy in our society.
    • To inform and educate the public regarding the services of The Topeka Rescue Mission.
    • To encourage the public to avail themselves of the Mission's resources.
    • To inform the public how they, together with the Mission, can better serve and minister to the needy and the homeless.

Board of Diectors

    • Hal Smith, President (Member since 3/2003)
    • Joan Rucker, Vice President (Member since 5/2004)
    • Lino Munoz, Secretary (Member since 6/1992)
    • Leonard Johnson, Treasurer (Member since 6/1959)
    • Ron Lutz (Member since 10/1986)
    • Marvin McKinley (Member since 2/1988)
    • Ron Challacombe (Member since 4/1992)
    • Kevin Swift (Member since 3/2003)
    • Jackie Fraenza (Member since 10/2004)
Income by Source Expense by Source Food Costs
 
Hear highlights of the 2009 stats
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  • 474,492 meals: 213,894 served directly from our kitchen and an additional 260,598 distributed throughout the community
  • 75,727 nights of shelter given to 1,922 guests
  • 40,626 articles of clothing helped 2,257 individuals
  • 1,186 occurrences of medical help
  • 7,615 transportation units
  • 7,898 major household items distributed to 4,554 individuals
  • 29,320 volunteer hours served
 
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Serving the Homeless Since 1953
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