This is a question we hear often, and it is a fair one. When people have seen neighborhoods change without protections, it makes sense to ask whether new housing, even […]
We are again mourning the loss of life in our city. Once more, we are confronted with the reality that violence in Topeka is not an isolated event. It is
Every day, neighbors walk through SENT’s doors carrying stories that span far beyond a single need. A mother searching for stable housing is also trying to find child care so
Why a Wrap-Around Model Works: Moving the Needle on Thriving in Topeka Read More »
Communities across the nation are being entrusted with an unprecedented opportunity — to transform the lessons of the opioid crisis into long-term investments that prevent future harm before it begins.
Investing in Prevention: How SENT Is Redefining Community Health and Stability Read More »
The recent analyses published by the Census Bureau offer a sobering glimpse into evolving patterns of fertility and birth in the United States. In “Childlessness on the Rise — Except
Shifting Birth Patterns, Rising Needs: Why SENT’s Maternal Health Work Matters Read More »
Beyond NIAs: The Ruthless Elimination of Struggle One of the most challenging parts of living in an under-resourced neighborhood is that you need resources. And often, to get those resources,
Beyond NIAs: The Ruthless Elimination of Struggle Read More »
Imagine Shawnee County as a community garden. Some plots are lush and thriving, while others are dry, weedy, or barely sprouting. The “United to Transform 2025 Needs Assessment” is like a master
Growing a Resilience Garden—How the Kansas Needs Assessment and SENT Inc. Work Together Read More »
At SENT, we believe that every change—no matter how challenging—creates an opportunity to deepen our relationships and support one another. This year’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Navigating Change Together: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Kansas Families Read More »
Mental health is often treated as a clinical issue—something managed in counseling sessions or treated with prescriptions. But what if one of the most powerful mental health interventions isn’t found
When Community Heals: The Overlooked Link Between Mental Health and Neighborhoods Read More »
What does it mean to be healthy? It’s easy to think of health in terms of hospital visits, prescriptions, or diets. But a growing body of research shows that one
More Than a Roof: How SENT Inc. Is Fighting Social Isolation Through Community Read More »