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Child Care Aware of Kansas connects everyone with a stake in child care — parents, child care providers, businesses, local and state leaders, and community members — to the information and ideas they need to take action. Together, we aim to create an early care and education system that ensures:…

The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is a vibrant, hands-on children’s museum located in Topeka, Kansas. Since its opening in 2011, the center has become a beloved destination for families, offering a wide range of interactive exhibits designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning. With over 15,000 square feet of indoor… Read more…

At Community Action, we do our best to help our customers feel respected and valued, and to make it easier to get the help needed. We provide personalized attention to each customer, allow families to make the decisions that are right for them, and automatically tell customers everything our agency… Read more…

Let’s Help, Inc. is committed to working with individuals and families so that the cycle of poverty is broken and self-sufficiency is attained. Founded in 1969, our not-for-profit organization provides a variety of programs and services for the community and collaborates with other public and private agencies  for greater effectiveness. Our programs… Read more…

The Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving and advocating for Black-owned businesses operating in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area.

Urban Alliance connects high school students to equitable, inclusive careers through paid work experiences, mentorship, and professional development.   We work with schools and employers to address systemic barriers to economic mobility for young adults of color and to bridge the gaps between education and workforce development for all young… Read more…

  Our purpose is to empower, equip and connect black business owners in the Flint Hills with resources to build stronger and more effective businesses to positively impact our community. Our goal as an organization is to partner with regional resources to develop training & educational opportunities to strengthen black-owned… Read more…

The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, as the largest business organization in the community, represents over 1,000 member firms and over 1,700 individual members.

GO Topeka’s Mission is to create exceptional opportunities for growth, prosperity, innovation, and economic diversity and vibrancy that positively impact current and future citizens of Topeka and Shawnee County by attracting world-class companies, providing existing companies with the knowledge and resources to reach their highest potential, and cultivating entrepreneurial development and… Read more…

As Visit Topeka, it’s our job to promote the city of Topeka.

The mission of Downtown Topeka, Inc. is to encourage the growth of business, governmental services and cultural entertainment in the heart of Topeka and Shawnee County, and to be the leading advocate on issues that affect the economic well-being of our members, downtown businesses and residents. As well as overseeing… Read more…

El Centro’s mission is to strengthen communities and improve the lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities. Luis Estrada: Community Mobilizer Shawnee County