The Junior League of Topeka uses the monies raised through our annual Merry Market fundraiser to support community programs in the Topeka and Shawnee County area that consistent with our Happy Healthy Me program. The Happy Healthy Me! program is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative to improve children’s self-esteem through working to promote wellness. The three components of this program are Education, Volunteering and Funding.

Visit our Current and Past Projects page for information on our upcoming Happy Healthy Me! events and Fit Cards for your chance to participate!

Chase Middle School

Chase Middle School students participated in the 2009 Merry Market Luncheon by creating and serving healthy appetizers to the more than 300 attendees alongside Chef Alli Winter.  They served mushroom ragout crostini, hummus cups with feta, and fruit and cheese kabobs.

The students then joined the rest of the attendees for the luncheon program.  At the end of the program, the school was presented a $3225 check from the Junior League of Topeka, representing the funds raised from the first three live auction items that day. The funds will be used to support The Chase Middle School Wellness Project.

This project is initiating change in Chase Middle School's physical fitness education program by providing students information about nutrition and demonstrating that physical activity can be fun.  The goal is to engage the students in more healthy activities before school, during PE class, after school, and on reward days. Family Fitness nights are planned to educate parents about about the school program, health assessments, and nutritious food ideas for the kids.

[photo courtesy of Topeka Capital Journal]

Meadows Elementary