"Helping strategies, if indeed they are to be ultimately helpful, demand careful examination of long-term implications. There is no guarantee that unexamined charity will have a redemptive outcome simply because it ‘seems right’ or feels good to the giver."
- Robert D. Lupton, Charity Detox
More 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 […]
📢 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 […]
Breaking 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 […]
Investing 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 […]
Press 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 […]
PRESS 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 […]
Housing 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 […]
SENT 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. […]
Changing 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 […]
SENT 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 […]
Fun 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 […]
PRESS 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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: SENT and Topeka Center for Peace and Justice Partner to Support Justice-Involved Youth Through Healing-Focused Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT and Topeka Center for Peace and Justice Partner to Support Justice-Involved Youth Through Healing-Focused Program Topeka, KS —May 19, 2025 — A powerful new partnership between SENT Topeka and […]
“We’re Waiting for You” – Marcus’ Story
For Marcus, joining a support group wasn’t a bold step forward—it was a last resort. After years of drinking and drug use, after multiple arrests and the unraveling of life […]
“When the Bricks Fell Off My Shoulders” – Linda’s Story
Substance Use Disorder doesn’t just affect the person using—it ripples through families. Linda joined Al-Anon not because she struggled with addiction, but because someone she loved did. As the family […]
When 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 […]
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