[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Cold Weather Center for the Unsheltered

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Subject: Cold Weather Center for the Unsheltered
To:


Hello All



Please consider supporting the unsheltered population during this extreme
cold weather that is heading out way. Please Share this information with
your volunteers and staff.



Register to Volunteer -
https://unitedwaytopeka.galaxydigital.com/need/index?tag=Extreme+Weather



In partnership with the City of Topeka and Topeka Rescue Mission, United
Way of Greater Topeka is looking for individuals willing to potentially
respond to the need for volunteers.

This opportunity will be in direct response to the Severe Winter Storm that
will be impacting most of Kansas with snow, wind and extreme cold
temperatures.

Volunteers who are interested in this opportunity will receive more direct
communication on locations, and other volunteer needs through email.
Currently the warming center will be open starting at 9pm Wednesday evening
and date of closure will be assessed on-going basis. *Your ability to
communicate through email will be important for this opportunity, as needs
may change due to weather.*

*These volunteers will have support of both social service organizations,
as well as Topeka Police and Fire and City Personnel and will help greet
and serve individuals that are in need of shelter from the extreme cold
weather.*

*These volunteers will be helping and interacting with all members of our
community; many whom are in the midst of significant physical, mental and
emotional struggles.*

*These volunteers will be present to compassionately address immediate
needs and provide a warm drink and snack.*



If you have questions, please contact me at jnb at unitedwaytopeka.org



In Service,
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1527+SW+Fairlawn+Rd+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66604?entry=gmail&source=g>



*Jessica Neumann Barraclough* (she/her/hers)

*Director of Volunteer Engagement*

785.228.5120

United Way of Greater Topeka

1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1527+SW+Fairlawn+Rd+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66604?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66604
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1527+SW+Fairlawn+Rd+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66604?entry=gmail&source=g>

unitedwaytopeka.org



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*UNTIL THE FIGHT IS WON.*


*Creating and cultivating an unbreakable network of support for a strong,
healthy and equitable community.*





Rachelle Vega-Retana, Program Coordinator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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