1953
The Topeka Rescue Mission began its work in 1953 as a small room which provided shelter and food for homeless men.
1959
In 1959 a small storefront building was acquired which housed approximately 20-30 homeless men every night.
1991
In 1991, a new building was built to house over 100 homeless men, women and families.
2000
In 2000, an additional new shelter was built to house over 100 additional homeless women and families.
2004
In 2004, a Distribution Center was opened which allowed the Mission to expand their outreach to meeting the needs of the poor in the community.
2011
In 2011, Operation Street Reach was created to reach out to unsheltered homeless individuals not currently receiving Mission services.
2013
In 2013, a sister organization “NET Reach” was created by the Mission to further expand services into areas of the community experiencing homelessness, hunger, poverty and crime.
2017
The “Children’s Palace” which opened in 2017 provides education and care to children aged zero to five.
