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Navigating 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 […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE – Annual Halloween Costume Collection & Giveaway + Child Mental Wellness Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE 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 […]
Read MoreWhen Community Heals: The Overlooked Link Between Mental Health and Neighborhoods
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 […]
Read MoreMore Than a Roof: How SENT Inc. Is Fighting Social Isolation Through Community
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 […]
Read More📢 SENT Inc. Newsletter: Back to School, Forward Together: A Season for the Whole Family’s Next Step
Read the full newsletter here. A Season for the Whole Family’s Next Step As the school year begins, it signals more than just a return to the classroom. It’s a […]
Read MoreBreaking Free – One Client’s Story
I wanted to share this with you because holistic wellness has always been deeply important to me. As a healthcare professional, I know that when I don’t have answers, it’s […]
Read MoreInvesting in Moms, Transforming Generations: Why SENT’s Maternal Health Work Matters Now More Than Ever
When a mother thrives, her child has a better chance to thrive. But in communities across the country, including Southeast Topeka, that opportunity is far from guaranteed. The challenges mothers […]
Read MorePress Release: SENT Inc. and KDHE Partner to Expand Maternal Health and Family Wellness in Southeast Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT Inc. and KDHE Partner to Expand Maternal Health and Family Wellness in Southeast Topeka Topeka, KS — [AUGUST 2025] — SENT Inc. (Strengthening and Equipping Neighborhoods […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT Inc. and True to Life Ministries Launch Transformative Partnership to Empower Disconnected Youth in Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2025 SENT Inc. and True to Life Ministries Launch Transformative Partnership to Empower Disconnected Youth in Topeka Topeka, KS – [July 2025] — SENT Inc. is […]
Read MoreHousing Is Health: How SENT Inc. Is Building a Future Without Homelessness
Housing Is Health: How SENT Inc. Is Building a Future Without Homelessness Homelessness is one of the most visible symptoms of systemic inequity in America. But it’s not just a […]
Read MoreSENT Inc. Newsletter: A Historic Win — But the Work Is Bigger Than One Project
Read the Full Newsletter Here. In June, SENT was officially awarded tax credits for Johnson-Betts Meadows — a $46 million investment that will bring 176 units of affordable housing to Southeast Topeka. […]
Read MoreChanging the Narrative: How SENT Is Centering Equity, Belonging, and Community Voice
Across the country, communities are rethinking what it really means to pursue health and opportunity for all. At SENT, this question is not theoretical—it’s practical, urgent, and rooted in the […]
Read MoreSENT Inc. Newsletter: From Where We Are to Where We Want to Be: The Power of Placemaking in Hi-Crest
READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER HERE There’s something transformational about gathering. When neighbors meet under the summer sky, not just to pass through a space but to dwell, laugh, dance, and […]
Read MoreFun Is Killing Us: Why Doing the Right Thing Feels So Hard—And What We Can Do About It
We live in a time where fun, excitement, and entertainment seem to guide almost every part of life. We want things fast, easy, and enjoyable. And if something doesn’t feel […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT Launches First-Ever Summer Session of Creative Expressions to Support Teen Mental Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2025 SENT Launches First-Ever Summer Session of Creative Expressions to Support Teen Mental Health Topeka, KS — For the first time ever, SENT, Inc. is launching […]
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Growing 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 […]
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