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ONE Stop Project: Homeless Resource Center in Topeka, KS

Based on recent developments, the "ONE Stop Project" refers to the ONE Stop Homeless Resource Center, a collaborative initiative aimed at providing centralized support for individuals experiencing homelessness in Topeka. This pilot program builds on earlier recommendations from a 2024 homelessness reduction report and was officially announced in May 2025. It's designed as a comprehensive hub to streamline access to essential services, reducing barriers for those in need.Key Details

• Location: Let's Help campus at 245 S.W. MacVicar Ave., Topeka, KS. This site already offers food, clothing, and other basic services, making it an ideal anchor for the center.
• Launch Date: Operations began in July 2025 as a pilot program.
• Sponsors and Partners:
  • Compassion Strategies Mobile Access Partnership (MAP) – Integrates mobile outreach directly into the center.
  • Let's Help – Hosts the facility and provides on-site resources.
  • All Hands On Deck Campaign to End Chronic Homelessness by 2030 – Oversees the broader strategy.
  • Impact Avenues – Focuses on support for students experiencing homelessness, led by the City of Topeka and Shawnee County since 2019.
• Services Offered:
  • One-stop access to housing assistance, mental health support, job placement, pet-friendly accommodations (addressing a common barrier for unsheltered individuals with animals), and basic needs like food and clothing.
  • Integration of mobile services for outreach to those not yet ready to visit the center.
• Background and Goals:
  • Stemming from a May 2024 report by Sylver Consulting, which recommended creating a "one-stop shop" alongside ideas like low-barrier shelters and tiny home villages to address Topeka's growing homelessness crisis.
  • The project marks the first phase of the All Hands On Deck Campaign, with ambitions to end chronic homelessness in the area by 2030.
  • It was celebrated during the four-year anniversary of the Mobile Access Partnership on May 22, 2025, at First United Methodist Church (600 S.W. Topeka Blvd.).

Status as of October 19, 2025The center has been operational for about three months and is in its pilot phase. Early feedback highlights its role in connecting services more efficiently, though expansion (e.g., additional tiny homes or shelters) depends on city council funding approvals.If you're seeking services, volunteering opportunities, or more details, contact:

• Let's Help: Visit their campus or call (785) 232-0555.
• Compassion Strategies: Reach out via their website or local directories for MAP involvement.

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