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Why rising gambling, shrinking affordability, and the search for a way out are quietly reshaping families—and what we can do about it. Twice, I watched my mom get suckered. The […]

Healthcare means something different to each person. For some, it’s a routine checkup. For others, it’s something they’ve had to navigate through busy schedules, changing circumstances, or moments when life

Inside SENT’s Integrated Food, Health, and Workforce Ecosystem In Southeast Topeka, a quiet transformation is taking place, one built not on quick fixes, but on the belief that when you

Losing health coverage does not just affect one doctor visit. It often means people wait longer to get care, miss preventive care, get sicker before they seek help, and end

This report helps show what it really costs for a family to be safe, stable, and able to move forward. The Urban Institute made a tool called the True Cost

When it comes to closing the affordable housing gap in neighborhoods like Hi-Crest, in counties like Shawnee County, in states like Kansas, and across our country, one word matters a

When people talk about affordable housing, it can sound simple from a distance. Just build cheaper homes. Just make the numbers work. Just lower the price. But the truth on

There is a difference between wisdom and fear. In Jewish history, people wanted to obey the law God gave them. Over time, some leaders added extra rules around the law.

Before someone can focus on their health, their job, their education, or their future, there is a more immediate question that must be answered: Where will I sleep tonight? In