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.

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 helath 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