Services Provided
Shelter
Regular Beds 150Upper Bunks 136
Total Beds 286
At times, due to family demographics or a guest's physical limitations, not all bunks are able to be utilized. Each year, we shelter nearly 2,000 individuals.
Food
Meals are served to TRM guests and the public at the Main Building 7 days a week. Everyone is invited to eat with us!Each year, we serve nearly 200,000 meals.
Meal Schedule
Clothing
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.Each year, we provide over 40,000 articles of clothing. All of our clothing is received by donations.
Additional Services
Christian Guidance
Individual Advocacy Services
Recovery Programs
Work Training program
Recovery/Relapse-Prevention Program
Casework services through Valeo/Veterans Affairs
Educational Services by USD 501
Health clinic through Volunteer Nurses, WU School of Nursing, and Kaw Valley LPN students
Structured playgroup provided for pre-schoolers on weekdays
Provide free furniture, misc. household items and hygiene kits
Food boxes
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
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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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