The Kansas data tell us something important. Many people in Kansas can get help, but they are not getting it. The problem is not only need. The problem is access. […]
Kansas safety-net gaps and why trusted local help matters Read More »
A case for one-stop shop resource centers and coordinated care One of my favorite movies of all time is 300. The cinematography is unforgettable, but what has always stayed with
Even Spartans Have the Agoge Read More »
This blog intentionally aligns five complementary frameworks into a single, organized structure that shows how SENT translates evidence and policy into measurable, neighborhood‑level outcomes while partnering across institutions with a
Alignment Framework: Health, Economic Outcomes, and SENT’s Integrated Model Read More »
Access Our Full Annual Report Here. 2025 was a year of grounding. We entered this year focused on sustainability, accountability, and care for both our neighbors and our team. By
2025 Annual Report Read More »
How Hi-Crest Helps Move Kansas from #27 Toward #1 in Health Kansas’s health ranking is not determined in the abstract. It is the sum of what happens in real neighborhoods,
2025 America’s Health Rankings — Kansas (#27) vs New Hampshire (#1) Read More »
At SENT, we don’t believe food security is the finish line. We believe it is the front door. For many neighbors, the Southside Filling Station is the first place they
At the beginning of 2025, I sat down with the newly released America’s Health Rankings and felt a genuine sense of encouragement. Kansas had moved from #29 to #28 in
Modeling Our Way Toward Health Read More »
Recently, the work of SENT in the Hi-Crest neighborhood was recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce through the Community Empowerment Program with its highest designation, Community of Excellence. We
Why Hi-Crest Is Not the Exception Read More »
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 »