About this episode

Barry Feaker discusses the Topeka Rescue Mission's 2025 annual report with La Manda Cunningham and Miriam Krehbiel, focusing on homelessness in Topeka.

Barry Feaker talks with La Manda Cunningham and Miriam Krehbiel from the Topeka Rescue Mission about their 2025 annual report and what it reveals about homelessness in Topeka. They break down key numbers, like over 1,200 guests, over 81,000 shelter nights, and more than 600,000 meals served, while exploring the human stories behind them. The conversation highlights longer shelter stays, rising disability rates, and the challenges of supporting families and children with dignity. They also dis...

People in this episode

Host: Barry Feaker

Guests: La Manda Cunningham, Miriam Krehbiel

Topics covered

• homelessness
• annual report
• shelter
• community support
• family challenges

Keywords

• Topeka Rescue Mission
• annual report
• homelessness
• shelter nights
• meals served

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Topeka Rescue Mission

Places: Topeka

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