Facilities
Main Shelter
Our main facility was built in 1991 and has 24,000sq ft. The administrative offices, chapel, dining room, and men's shelter are all located in this building. The Administrative Offices are open 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday.
Hope Center
The Hope Center is our shelter for single women and families. It was built in 2000 when it was determined that we were no longer able to accommodate the growing numbers of families that were coming to us for help in the existing shelter.
The Hope Center is located at:
116 NW Curtis
Topeka, KS 66608
Phone: 785-354-1744, ext. 309
116 NW Curtis
Topeka, KS 66608
Phone: 785-354-1744, ext. 309
Distribution Center
The Distribution Center is our warehouse and supply center for the Topeka Rescue Mission as well as outreach into our community. The Distribution Center is where we sort, store, distribute and recycle donations that are received.Show / Hide More Distribution Center Info
The DC is located at 401 NW Norris. It is open from 8 AM to 3 PM Monday - Friday to receive donations and help with approved requests. An application for assistance may be completed at the main shelter at 600 N. Kansas, or faxed if from an agency or church.
Phone: 785-357-4285
Fax: 785-357-5339
The Food Warehouse is where all non-perishable food items are stored and distributed from including kitchen orders being filled and delivered. Food boxes are made and then delivered to the main shelter to be distributed to those that qualify for assistance with a food box.
A big part of the Distribution Center operation is sorting of the donations. The clothing, bedding, blankets, towels, etc. that can be used are pulled out and distributed as needed. The remainder is baled in large bales (approximately 900 lbs/ea). These bales end up going to other countries where the clothing is greatly needed.
The Clothing Bank is restocked daily through the Distribution Center. It is located in the main shelter and is open to guests of the mission as well as anyone in the community that is in need of free clothing.
The shoes, boots, purses, belts, stuffed animals, hard plastic toys, baseball caps, books, metal, and cardboard are all sorted. Anything usable is distributed to those in need and the remainder is recycled if possible.
Furniture such as beds, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, etc. are always needed. As guests staying at the mission get housing in their own name and have income to support it we provide furniture, household goods, and food to help them get started.
Because of your donations lives are being touched not only here at the Rescue Mission, but in our community and around the world as well.
Christmas Shop and Back to School fair are a couple of the special events held each year at the Distribution Center. If you are interested in volunteering to help with these events, or at any other time, please call our volunteer coordinator at the main shelter.
Phone: 785-357-4285
Fax: 785-357-5339
Food Warehouse
The Food Warehouse is where all non-perishable food items are stored and distributed from including kitchen orders being filled and delivered. Food boxes are made and then delivered to the main shelter to be distributed to those that qualify for assistance with a food box. Sorting Donations
A big part of the Distribution Center operation is sorting of the donations. The clothing, bedding, blankets, towels, etc. that can be used are pulled out and distributed as needed. The remainder is baled in large bales (approximately 900 lbs/ea). These bales end up going to other countries where the clothing is greatly needed.The Clothing Bank is restocked daily through the Distribution Center. It is located in the main shelter and is open to guests of the mission as well as anyone in the community that is in need of free clothing.
The shoes, boots, purses, belts, stuffed animals, hard plastic toys, baseball caps, books, metal, and cardboard are all sorted. Anything usable is distributed to those in need and the remainder is recycled if possible.
Furniture such as beds, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, etc. are always needed. As guests staying at the mission get housing in their own name and have income to support it we provide furniture, household goods, and food to help them get started.
Because of your donations lives are being touched not only here at the Rescue Mission, but in our community and around the world as well.
Christmas Shop and Back to School Fair
Christmas Shop and Back to School fair are a couple of the special events held each year at the Distribution Center. If you are interested in volunteering to help with these events, or at any other time, please call our volunteer coordinator at the main shelter.Thrift Store
The Thrift store has been temporarily relocated to 831 N. Kansas Ave.The Thrift Store is an important way to support those in need throughout our community by providing 10% of our income and low cost clothing and goods for the public. All proceeds are used to support the Mission.
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Donation Info
We gratefully accept donations of used clothing, furniture, appliances, & miscellaneous items.- Please do not take donations to the thrift store at this time.
- Please take donations for the Thrift Store to the Distribution Center at 401 NW Norris between 8:00am - 3:00pm.
- At any other time, please take your donations to the Main Shelter at 600 N. Kansas. However, due to space limitations, we are only able to receive items that will fit in a bag or box at that location.
- Please do not leave donations behind the Thrift Store or at the Distribution Center after hours.
Hours
Monday-Tuesday - 9:30am-5pmClosed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday - 9:30am-5pm
Closed Sunday
Playground
The playground area is for children and families to enjoy the outdoors. Children must stay active, and with the mission's close environments the playground is necessary to help the children stay healthy, happy, and out of trouble!
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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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
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- 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
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- 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
- 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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