Nonprofit Organizations in

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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…

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Five Pillars of Service are the cornerstone of our platform. They represent issues that greatly impact the growth of Black-owned businesses in America and, consequently, form the foundation of the USBC agenda. Advocacy The USBC fights for legislation that promotes small business growth, particularly policies… Read more…

Join our movement to make HBCUs sustainable HBCU Green Fund Leads the Way to Energy Efficiency on Campus With an emphasis on cutting-edge technology and community activism, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can lead the way for American higher education institutions providing a sustainable, Earth-friendly education for their students.… 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

The Kansas Black Leadership Council is a relatively new organization formed out of a desire to ensure the voice and the position of the state’s African-American community are clearly heard on issues we find important.  Our plan is to strongly advocate for issues we feel are of  primary importance to our community and to lend our… Read more…

The Gil Carter Initiative, a non-profit organization, was formed to commemorate the accomplishments of Mr Gil Carter, a native of Topeka, Kansas, a successful baseball player in the Baseball Negro League and to continue his work in the community. It’s purpose is to continue his efforts to the youth of… Read more…

IBSA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides employment and training services, youth development and community service activities, and small business training, development & support services. We are committed to the development and provision of programs that serve as alternatives to traditional institutionalization and works to further individuals’ full participation as productive… Read more…