Community Isn’t Just Where We Live — It’s Who We Become Together

In June, we’re reminded that strong communities grow through genuine connection, thrive with steady support, and flourish when we collaborate in service to one another. Every act of kindness and care helps create lasting impact right here in the places we live, work, and call home.

Community isn’t just where we live.

It’s who shows up for one another. It’s where we feel safe and supported. It’s the care we give and receive. It’s the connections we build together that make Topeka and Shawnee County feel like home.

At CRC, we see this truth every day through our work connecting individuals and families to resources, support, and hope. For more than a century, we’ve witnessed how small acts of kindness—checking on a neighbor, volunteering your time, offering a helping hand, or simply being present—create stronger neighborhoods, stronger families, and a stronger community overall.

These everyday actions are the heart of what builds resilience and belonging. Whether it’s supporting a family in need, sharing a resource with someone who’s struggling, or partnering with others who care about our shared future, each effort matters.

Thank you for being part of this community. Thank you for helping make Topeka a place where people feel supported, connected, and valued. Your care and involvement strengthen all of us.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Reach out to a neighbor or friend this week—just to check in.

• Explore opportunities to volunteer or share a resource through our growing directory.

• Support CRC’s mission in simple ways: link your Dillons Community Rewards card, spread the word about local services, or give what you can.

Together, through connection and small acts of kindness, we build the kind of community we all want to live in.