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PRESS RELEASE: SENT Inc. and Kansas City Food Hub Partner to Strengthen Food Access and Community Health in Southeast Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT Inc. and Kansas City Food Hub Partner to Strengthen Food Access and Community Health in Southeast Topeka TOPEKA, KS, October 28, 2025 – SENT Inc. has […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Highlights and Outcomes from SENT’s 2025 Annual Halloween Costume Giveaway & Child Mental Wellness Fair
SENT’s 2025 Annual Halloween Costume Giveaway & Child Mental Wellness Fair Overview The 2025 Halloween Costume Giveaway and Child Mental Wellness Fair brought together hundreds of neighbors, families, and community […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT, Inc. and Working Men of Christ Announce Strategic Workforce Development Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Topeka, KS — October 8, 2025 SENT, Inc., a Topeka-based nonprofit dedicated to holistic neighborhood transformation, is proud to announce a new partnership with Working Men […]
Read MoreSENT Inc. Newsletter: When Energy Costs Break the Family Budget
Read the Full Newsletter Here. In Topeka’s 66605 ZIP code, the median household income is about $57,600 a year. For many families earning below that, the reality is stark. Energy bills […]
Read More2025 Pictures with Santa & Health Fair for Children and Families
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — and Santa is Coming to SENT! We’re so excited to announce the return of one of our favorite community traditions — […]
Read MoreShifting Birth Patterns, Rising Needs: Why SENT’s Maternal Health Work Matters
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 […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT Inc.’s Southside Wellness Clinic Launches Holistic Health Consultations to Expand Community Health Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT Inc.’s Southside Wellness Clinic Launches Holistic Health Consultations to Expand Community Health Services Topeka, KS — [October 2025] — SENT Inc. is proud to announce the […]
Read MoreMore than 600 volunteers take part in Nancy Perry Day of Caring in Topeka area | WIBW
Read the full feature. By Phil Anderson Published: Sep. 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM EDT TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Volunteers fanned out across the Topeka area on Friday for the annual […]
Read MoreBeyond NIAs: The Ruthless Elimination of Struggle
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, […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT Inc. Gives Update on New Heights & Fremont Hill: Partnerships Driving Affordable Housing Innovation in Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT Inc. Gives Update on New Heights & Fremont Hill: Partnerships Driving Affordable Housing Innovation in Topeka Topeka, KS — SENT Inc. has announced major progress on New […]
Read More2025 Pictures with Santa & Wellness Fair
📸🎅 Pictures with Santa & Health Fair for Children and Families 🎅 It’s that time of year, and we’re excited to bring back our cherished holiday tradition! Join us for […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Joy Meets Wellness at SENT Inc.’s Annual Halloween Costume Giveaway & Child Mental Wellness Fair
Free Costumes, Mental Health Activities, Flu Shots, and Pantry Access — All in One Morning for Families Topeka, KS — On Saturday, October 11, 2025, SENT Inc. will host […]
Read MoreSENT Inc. Newsletter: Breathing Room for Our Schools
Read the Full Newsletter Here. We believe it is easier to expand a lung than to grow a new one. That same philosophy shapes how we partner with our local […]
Read MoreGrowing a Resilience Garden—How the Kansas Needs Assessment and SENT Inc. Work Together
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 […]
Read MoreNavigating Change Together: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Kansas Families
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 […]
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Investing in Prevention: How SENT Is Redefining Community Health and Stability
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. […]
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