Happy, Healthy Me! is the Signature Project for the Junior League of Topeka. The focus of this program is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative to improve children’s self-esteem through working to promote wellness. Click here to see what fun and competitive activities are part of every Happy, Healthy Me! event.

In 2010, the Junior League of Topeka added a Fit Card competition to the Happy, Healthy Me! initiative. When kids participate in the program, they receive a Fit Card to document their physical activities in increments of 20 minutes. Once a Fit Card is completely filled, they can be returned for a prize  drawing.

In 2011, the grand prize will be an X-Box Kinect and the second place prize with be an iPod Shuffle!

Print a Fit Card here or attend one of the Junior League of Topeka's Happy, Healthy Me! events to receive a Fit Card.

Upcoming events:

September 13 - Shawnee County's Largest Workout; Washburn University Yager Stadium

October 19 - Seaman Family Fitness Night; Seaman Highschool

October 23 - Battle of the Badges; Washburn University Yager Stadium

* 2011 Fit Cards must be returned by November 7, 2011 to be eligible for the X-Box Kinect drawing! *

The three components of this program are Education, Volunteering and Funding. JLT has partnered with Family Service and Guidance Center and The Capper Foundation Easter Seals and their respective health programs.

In the future, JLT may try to create or bring new childhood obesity programs to fill gaps in our community resources and meet this growing need.

CASA of Shawnee County
In 1986, JLT approved the establishment of a Court Appointed Special Advocates project in Shawnee County. Thirteen women formed the organization core of the CASA steering committee. Today, CASA has eleven staff members, four programs, and has trained over 500 volunteers to advocate for children. To learn more about CASA of Shawnee County, contact their office at (785) 232-2777.

Meals on Wheels
Started as Mobile Meals in 1972 by JLT, the Meals on Wheels program was totally funded by the JLT, and through funds from Title III of the U.S. government's Older Americans Act. Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals Monday through Friday to over 600 homebound citizens in Shawnee and Jefferson Counties who are unable to provide proper nourishment for themselves. For more information on Meals on Wheels, or to volunteer your time with this agency, call (785) 354-5420 or visit www.meals-on-wheels-inc.org.

Race Against Breast Cancer
In 1992, Race Against Breast Cancer (RABC) was established by JLT in conjunction with twelve other community organizations to provide a full range of screening/diagnostic mammography services to women who live and work in Shawnee County and who are in need of financial assistance. RABC has provided over 1200 mammograms, and is run by a volunteer board of directors consisting of community representatives, medical providers and hospital reprentatives. For more information on the RABC, visit www.rabctopeka.org