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“I Realized I Was Never Alone” – Ray’s Story
For Ray, recovery didn’t begin as a personal choice—it began as a court requirement. But what started as obligation quickly turned into something that changed his life. Ray began attending […]
Read More“We Will Love You Until You Learn to Love Yourself” – David’s Story
After more than 30 years battling addiction, David reached a breaking point. He had tried to get clean on his own—but it wasn’t working. He was desperately searching for something […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT, Inc. and Topeka Doula Project Partner to Expand Maternal Health Support in Southeast Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT, Inc. and Topeka Doula Project Partner to Expand Maternal Health Support in Southeast Topeka Topeka, KS — May 5, 2025 — SENT, Inc., a Topeka-based nonprofit focused […]
Read MoreClient Story: “The branches of our lives grow in many directions…”
At 32 years old, Jasmine is a full-time student, a single mother, and a woman determined to break the cycles of trauma that shaped her past. Her journey toward healing […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT Inc. Expands Access to Mental Health Services in Southeast Topeka with New Mental Health Specialist Hire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2025 SENT Inc. Expands Access to Mental Health Services in Southeast Topeka with New Mental Health Specialist Hire Topeka, KS — SENT Inc. is proud to […]
Read MoreSENT Newsletter | True Change Comes Through Relationships, Not Just Rules
Read the Full Newsletter Here. “Rules alone can’t heal what’s broken. Relationships can.”- Johnathan Sublet, Executive Director When we talk about solving big problems like hunger and poverty, it can […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SENT Inc. Launches “Beat the Heat” Campaign to Provide Relief for Families in Under-Resourced Neighborhoods
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT Inc. Launches “Beat the Heat” Campaign to Provide Relief for Families in Under-Resourced Neighborhoods Topeka, KS — With summer temperatures on the rise, […]
Read MoreUnlocking the Dream of Homeownership: How HSP and HOPE Can Help You Buy a Home and Build a Legacy
Owning a home isn’t just about having a place to live—it’s about stability, wealth-building, and creating a foundation for future generations. Yet for many families, the biggest barrier to homeownership […]
Read MoreFood Insecurity in Focus: Hunger Free Kansas Releases Eye-Opening Statewide Report
What does it really mean to be food secure in Kansas? A new report commissioned by the Kansas Health Foundation and prepared by the Kansas Health Institute takes a deep […]
Read MoreAshliegh’s Story: Breaking Free from Addiction and Fighting for Family
Ashliegh Borders’ story is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. After years of battling addiction, losing custody of her daughter, and facing intense family challenges, Ashliegh found her way […]
Read MoreSENT Inc. Newsletter: The Heart of a Neighborhood: The Hi-Crest Renewal and the Rise of Fremont Hill
Read Full Newsletter Here. “Fighting for a long time to see a vision come to fruition is nothing new for the Hi-Crest neighborhood.”- Johnathan Sublet, Executive Director In the heart […]
Read MoreDriving to 100: Celebrating Hi-Crest’s Progress and Bold Future
Hi-Crest is a neighborhood filled with resilience, strength, and a deep sense of community. Over the past two decades, neighbors have stepped up, invested in their future, and transformed what […]
Read MoreKansas sought homelessness success stories. It stumbled on a cautionary tale, too.
Kansas sought homelessness success stories. It stumbled on a cautionary tale, too. by Stefania Lugli, KLC Journal February 26, 2025 One phrase is increasingly frequenting the lips of Wichita and […]
Read MoreSince the launch of Fellowship Hi-Crest and SENT, reported crimes have dropped another 29%.
Over the past 20 years, the Hi-Crest community has seen a dramatic shift. Crime peaked in 2005, but for the last two years, we’ve held steady at 66% below that […]
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Valeo & SENT Inc. Partner To Provide Same-Day Medicaid Enrollment & Disability Benefit Assistance For Those In Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Topeka, KS – March 2025 – SENT Inc. and Valeo Behavioral Health Care are partnering to host a free, walk-in Medicaid enrollment and SSI/SSDI assistance event aimed […]
Read MorePress Release: SENT Inc. Introduces New Heights & Johnson-Betts Meadows at Fremont Hill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Topeka, KS – SENT Inc. is proud to announce two transformative housing initiatives—New Heights at Fremont Hill and Johnson-Betts Meadows—designed to expand affordable homeownership and increase equitable […]
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