Breaking Barriers to Healthcare
Accessing healthcare isn’t always as simple as making an appointment. Barriers like income, transportation, and lack of resources can stand in the way. That’s where the Listening, Identifying, Navigating, and Keeping (LINK) Program steps in.
With support from a grant provided by the Topeka Community Foundation, LINK is a powerful collaboration between Health Access, Stormont Vail Health, and Valeo Behavioral Health Care, LINK connects low-income, uninsured residents in Shawnee County with the support they need—whether it’s prescription assistance, transportation, mental health services, or nutritious food.
Meet Teresa, one of the individuals whose life has been transformed by this program. Watch her story and see how LINK is making a real impact in our community.
Our Mission
Connecting donors with their interests and community needs, increasing charitable giving in our community, providing leadership on key community issues and ensuring stewardship and accountability for effective community investment of donor dollars.
Our Impact
Since 1983, the Topeka Community Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in our region through an active partnership with donors and others who believe, as we do, that positive change occurs through effective charitable giving. Today, the Community Foundation manages more than 400 charitable funds established by individuals, families, and businesses and nonprofit organizations.
1983
Established
With more than 40 years experience, you can trust us to utilize funds in a way that will serve you and our community best.
114
million dollars managed
We manage more than $114 million in assets, with our goal being to have a lasting impact on the Topeka community.
400+
different funds
More than 400 funds span a large spectrum of charitable giving goals. We are confident we can create a fund to help make your charitable dream come true.
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This community development work that the Topeka Community Foundation is embarking on is critical to the future health and economic vitality of our city and region.
Matt Pivarnik, Greater Topeka Partnership President & CEO
Serving You
We recognize that the first place donors often turn to when thinking about philanthropy is their trusted professional advisors. Whether you are an attorney, estate planner, accountant, or financial advisor, you have your clients' best interests in mind. So do we.
Donor Services
We offer a variety of services to our donors to assist you in maximizing your impact.
Scholarships
Thousands of dollars are available for a variety of educational pathways. Applying is simple and quick.
Grants
We believe nonprofit organizations in our community provide valuable programs for those in our community.