The Salvation Army Topeka - Charitable Organization

Details: The Salvation Army began in Topeka in September of 1886. The first recorded commander was Lt. King, assisted by Cadet Thomoson. The first recorded address was 409 E. 3rd Street. In 1897, the Topeka police asked Capt. Hawk if they could assist with the many sick people in the town, and Capt. Hawk obtained permission to rent a few rooms at a hospital. In 1919, plans were created for a campaign to erect a three-story building for a citadel, as a memorial to the ex-service men of World War I and of “Mother” Florence, who spent many years of service in The Salvation Army of Topeka. The building was finished at a cost of $65,000 to house all departments of the Army’s work at 5th and Quincy. In 1966, a tornado hit the city, cutting a swath seven miles long, killing 17 people and causing more than $100 million in damage. Along with other damage, the roof of The Salvation Army building was torn off, but no one inside was hurt. Immediately after the storm passed, the canteen was rushed into service and was the first relief unit operating in the area. Calls went out to 11 surrounding communities and scores of people responded to give physical and spiritual aid. A command post was authorized and the Army’s corps building was used as a shelter and feeding station. Clothing and furniture distribution centers were set up in six places. After just 11 days, Salvation Army workers had provided 20,400 service hours and 140,000 meals. Disaster relief continues to be a hallmark of The Salvation Army, Topeka, to this day.
Address: 1320 SE 6th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66607
Contact Phone: 785-233-9648
Fax: 785-233-9846
Website: http://salarmymokan.org/locations/topeka/
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Community Action, Inc. Community Action Agency	621 SE Swygart Topeka, KS 66607 | 0.4 mile away	785-235-9296
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas - TOPEKA Non-Profit Organization	234 South Kansas Avenue Topeka, KS 66603 | 0.9 mile away	785-233-6300
Topeka IL Resource Center, Inc. Independent Living Center	501 Southwest Jackson, Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66603 | 1 mile away	(785) 233-4572
Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL) Independent Living Center	214 SW Sixth Street, Suite A Topeka, KS 66603 | 1 mile away	(785) 215-8048
Topeka Housing Authority	2010 SE California Avenue Topeka, KS 66607 | 1.1 miles away	(785)357-8842
Doorstep Inc. Non-Profit Organization	1119 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66604 | 1.8 miles away	785-357-5341
HOUSING AND CREDIT COUNSELING, INCORPORATED Housing Counseling Agency	1195 SW Buchanan St TOPEKA, KS 66604-1285 | 1.9 miles away	785-234-0217
RCIL, Inc. (Satellite) Independent Living Center	519 Southwest 37th Street Topeka, KS 66611 | 3.7 miles away	(785) 267-1717
Three Rivers ILC (Branch) Independent Living Center	P.O. Box 4152 Topeka, KS 66604 | 3.7 miles away	(785) 273-0249

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