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General News
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May 2, 2023

Topeka JUMP asked Valeo to expand its mental health crisis services. Here's what happened. (Topeka Capital-Journal)

November 9, 2022

DA’s SAVE Program draws attention from Topeka JUMP (WIBW)

May 9, 2022

Topeka JUMP calls on city leaders to address mental health crisis, affordable housing (WIBW)

January 21, 2022

American Rescue Plan Act millions could go a long way toward addressing affordable housing in Topeka

June 21, 2019

Dr. Farley, president of Washburn University, speaks to the important role JUMP plays in the Topeka community

April 30, 2020

Topeka JUMP maintains its goals with meeting held online

April 17, 2016

Editorial: Topeka JUMP advocates for those most at risk today

May 21, 2016

Organizer Shanae M. Elem called to justice ministry

March 28, 2023

Topeka JUMP holds rally ahead of Nehemiah Assembly (KSNT)

October 18, 2022

Topeka voices call for end to recent violence, shootings (KSNT)

May 9, 2022

Topeka JUMP works to help people with mental health issues (KSNT)

April 26, 2021

Topeka JUMP takes a step forward after city officials approve proposals

November 17, 2018

Power Players: Topeka JUMP gives community organizer focus

April 29, 2019

Topeka JUMP gathering draws more than 1,200 people

April 30, 2018

Annual Topeka JUMP meeting focuses on housing and transportation

November 16, 2022

Shawnee County DA Mike Kagay and Topeka JUMP at odds over gang violence prevention program (Topeka Capital-Journal)

May 10, 2022

Topeka JUMP calls on city to commit $5 million to Housing Trust Fund; deputy mayor proposes $1 million

February 2, 2022

Honoring Black History: How Topeka JUMP aims to make systemic changes

April 27, 2021

Topeka City officials commit to funding affordable housing trust fund at JUMP Nehemiah Action meeting

June 15, 2020

Topeka JUMP calls for change at Monday night rally

April 7, 2017

Two Topeka Parishes ‘JUMP’ For Justice

April 25, 2017

JUMP Topeka ‘Night of Justice’ sees official commit to tackle mental health, housing and transportation issues

General
Violence
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May 20, 2020

Topeka Jump holds moment of prayer for Shawnee Co. murder victims

June 2, 2019

Friday conference to address strategies for reducing gun violence in Topeka

August 25, 2019

CapFed Best News: Neighborhood Peace Walk touted as ‘first step’ in bringing community together, deterring violent crime in Topeka

May 7, 2019

Washburn joins new public safety initiative

June 7, 2019

Event kicks off implementation of violence prevention strategy

May 4, 2019

Police chief plans to pursue carrot-and-stick strategy to take aim at violence

PL
Public Transportation
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October 30, 2020

Opinion: Anton Ahrens, JUMP for a better Shawnee County

February 21, 2019

Topeka bus riders take to the streets to support increased bus funding

September 13, 2018

SOTO Ride-to-Work program so successful more dollars needed; JEDO steps up

November 24, 2019

Dozens join in bike ride demonstration to show support for SOTO Ride to Work program

December 26, 2018

New service offers $5 rides to work at four Topeka businesses

November 23, 2019

Topeka JUMP, others show support for the city’s SOTO Ride-To-Work Program

April 30, 2018

Annual Topeka JUMP meeting focuses on housing and transportation

Transportation
Predatory Lending
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2019 - 2022

Find more news on the official Kansans for Payday Loan Reform Website

January 10, 2020

Payday loan reform bill making its way to legislature

April 15, 2018

Movie, panel to focus on Topeka predatory lending

September 24, 2021

Advocates, experts recommend reforms to inadequate Kansas payday loan system

January 4, 2020

Letter to the editor: Payday loans and health

January 22, 2021

Grassroots Movement Takes Aim at Payday Loan Reform

October 21, 2019

Payday Loans In Kansas Can Come With 391% Interest And Critics Say It's Time To Change

Violence
Housing
Affordable Housing
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April 27, 2020

Topeka JUMP pushes for affordable housing

April 30, 2018

Topeka city leaders, community members discuss affordable housing

October 13, 2017

Topeka JUMP calls on city council to create affordable housing trust fund

May 13, 2017

Topeka earmarks $9.8 million in leftover sales tax money for street

May 5, 2016

Topeka JUMP urges creation of fund for affordable housing

June 5, 2018

Topeka city officials discuss establishing process to fund affordable housing projects

April 30, 2018

Topeka JUMP urges city leaders to invest in affordable housing

October 13, 2017

JUMP asks City of Topeka to address affordable housing crisis

February 15, 2017

Local leaders hear how affordable housing trust fund could work in Topeka

May 2016

City proposes working group for affordable housing

June 2, 2018

City council to discuss potential establishment of Topeka housing trust fund

December 28, 2017

Topeka governing body OKs sale for $1 of properties to be used for affordable housing purposes

June 14, 2017

Rental costs outpace wages in Topeka, Kansas

October 6, 2016

Topeka task force to consider creating trust fund for affordable housing developers

Mental Health/Addiction
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May 16, 2022

Three men recovering from addiction share how Topeka's Oxford House is helping them on their journey
 

April 5, 2021

Shawnee County Sheriff's Office seizes 91.8 pounds of meth in first quarter of 2021

April 21, 2015

Shawnee County Churches Are Rallying To Increase Mental Health Awareness

April 27, 2021

Jump Topeka Jump!”: Topeka JUMP requests support from KDADS for Oxford Houses

May 12, 2015

JUMP event takes positive approach to change

April 5, 2021

Topeka JUMP Looking to Increase the Amount of Oxford Houses in Region

April 21, 2015

Topeka group seeks solution to treat mental illness

Mental Health
Education
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October 22, 2014

Communities in Schools effort helps at-risk students in USD 501

Education
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