Our Mission Fostering a new life of stability and self-sufficiency for refugees through local humanitarian efforts in Topeka and Shawnee County Kansas. Service Name Service Name Service Name Service Name

OUR MISSION At Top City Promise, our mission is to offer hope and support to refugees by providing them with a safe place to live in Topeka, Kansas and surrounding areas, and connecting them with the necessary resources to establish a new life. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming community that embraces diversity, promotes integration, and empowers refugees to thrive as they rebuild their lives. Together, we strive to create a brighter future for all, where every individual can find security, opportunity, and a sense of belonging. Housing Assistance With the help of your donations, and hundreds of hours of service from local volunteers, refugee families are welcomed into prepared apartments. Learn More Tra ns portation Transportation is essential for various aspects of life, including doctor's appointments, work, school, and grocery shopping. Top City Promise volunteers support refugees by providing access to bus passes, bicycles, and assisting with transportation until another mode of transportation is obtained. Learn More Work and Language Support During their journey to independence and self-sufficiency, Top City Promise provides guidance and assistance to refugees in their resume building, job search, in their efforts to learn a new language. Learn More Дякуємо всім волонтерам! Завдяки вам ми почуваємося як вдома! Наша родина дуже хвилювалася щодо приїзду в Топіку, оскільки ми не знали, чого очікувати. Ми вирішили приїхати, бо іншого виходу не було. В аеропорту нас зустріла дивовижна жінка на ім'я Христина. Вона привела нас на квартиру, де нас зустрів Олександр, який приїхав до Топіки лише тиждень тому. Він відкрив нам двері зі словами «Тепер це ваш дім, і все, що в ньому, також ваше». Ми втомилися від поїздок і хвилювань і просто не могли повірити, що все це реально. Олександр приготував для нас дуже смачний український борщ, за що ми йому дуже вдячні. У нашій квартирі було все необхідне для життя від малого до великого. Ми вперше відчули себе дуже щасливими in деякий час. Наступного дня ми почали зустрічати стільки чудових людей, які відтоді допомагають нам. Дякуємо всім, хто долучився до такої доброї акції допомоги українцям. Ви люди з великим серцем! Благословення вам усім! Олександра, Україна, прилетіла 19 листопада 2022 року ДАЙТЕ СЬОГОДНІ, ЩОБ ДОПОМОГТИ БІЖЕНЦЯМ ПІДТРИМАТИ

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TRANSPORTATION BUS PASSES Thanks to community donors like you, Top City Promise has been able to deliver bus passes to each new refugee family arriving to Topeka. This gift provides a means for families to get to and from work, English classes, and so much more. Please consider giving today. Donate DRIVING PRACTICE Congratulations new drivers! Families accepted into the Top City Promise program are supported in their journey to independence through local volunteers. VEHICLE GRANTS After receiving their drivers license, Top City Promise families have the opportunity to apply for a vehicle grant. If you have any questions or are interested in providing a grant for one of our families, please contact transportation.topcitypromise@gmail.com

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My name is Dmytro Pasichnichenko, I am a Ukrainian who was born and lived in independent Ukraine. I have spent my whole life in Kharkiv, the second largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.5 million people, in a city that is only twenty miles from the border with Russia and which was one of the main targets for attack during the outbreak of a full-scale war in Ukraine. The most brutal war in the very center of Europe, which takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, does not pity anyone, and therefore, to save the most important thing and be physically safe, many Ukrainians had to leave their native homes and seek a new destiny in different countries, and in such cases as my family– even on another continent. We left everything we had and ended up here in the USA. War is one of the scariest things a person can face in life. Even being safe, many people who have left the places of hostilities cannot find themselves, because the deepest regret and pain from what is happening haunt them every minute. When we arrived in the USA, we were greeted insanely warmly. It is impossible to describe in words this feeling when, heading into the complete unknown, in place thousands of miles from your home, you meet people who sincerely want to help you and this help lies in absolutely all aspects of adaptation. When you feel it directly on yourself, you begin to think about what is valuable in life. In this help that my family and I received, as well as other families like us, I saw what the word "kindness" means. I can say with confidence that most likely in no other place in the world, with a huge degree of probability, I would not have been able to feel like this. I know what a huge contribution the Fellowship Bible Church and many caring people make to good deeds and support for Ukrainians. It was an honor for me to be in the circle of such people, and sometime after my arrival, I began to attend services. For me, the church has become a special place for several reasons, I began to notice what a peaceful feeling I feel during the service, and this internal state is priceless. But more importantly, I have found a very significant answer for myself, what is happening to me and around me. I realized that the Lord wants to bring balance to my life and the life of my family. Faced with the most difficult trials in the face of a tough war and the loss of a former life on one side of the scale, the Lord gave such a miracle to the other side of the scale as an opportunity to meet exceptionally kind people, giving us a chance to build a new life. A life whose meaning lies in the ability to build relationships with people and share kindness. I am infinitely grateful for this and for everything that is happening in my life right now. I ask you to appreciate every minute of life, peace, and quiet, this is the greatest gift that has been sent to us. I also want to ask you to support Ukraine in any way you can, because peace in an independent Ukraine means that justice will prevail. Please share the kindness, because it changes everything around us for the better. With boundless gratitude and sincerity, Dmytro Pasichnichenko

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Mariia's Paintings To inquire about purchasing a painting, please contact Jennifer Whale at (785) 289-8955 $2400 Lesya Ukrainka is one of Ukrainian literature's foremost writers, best known for her poems and plays. She was also an active political, civil, and feminist activist. She is a symbol of Ukraine and freedom, and is depicted on the Ukrainian 200 Hryvnia banknotes. $800 Girl with Bandura. An impressionist depiction of a girl wearing traditional Ukrainian clothing against the backdrop of the famous western-Ukrainian Carpathian mountains. The bandura is a traditional Ukrainian folk instrument similar to a lute. $500 Kansas Sunset. "The serene beauty of a Kansas sunset landscape $500 "Sunset in flight" Captures a scenic sunset landscape viewed from an aerial perspective.

Continuing a Heartwarming Tradition This year, we are excited to carry forward a cherished tradition we initiated last year - providing Christmas baskets to the Ukrainian Refugee families residing in Topeka. We are proud to announce that our refugee family community has grown to 39 families, and for 22 of them, this Christmas will mark their first celebration in the United States. Your chance to make a difference We invite you to join us in this special project by contributing any of the following items: Small Gift Items: For a detailed list of small gift items, please contact Barb Chaberlain at welcome.topcitypromise@gmail.com . Homemade Cookies: Share the warmth and joy of the season with our families through delicious homemade cookies. New or Gently Used Christmas Decorations: Help us create a festive atmosphere in their homes. Gift Cards: Consider donating gift cards from popular retailers such as Walmart, Kohl's, JCPenney, TJ Maxx, Target, and more. These gift cards will enable families to purchase presents for their children, making their Christmas extra special. Monetary Donations: You can donate through Christmas Baskets for Refugees Giving Page: HERE . Or, You can make a financial contribution by sending a check with a memo "Christmas Baskets" to Top City Promise 825 S Kansas Avenue Suite 513 Topeka, KS 66612 All Donations Are Tax Deductible We want to assure you that your generosity won't go unnoticed. All donations made to support this initiative are tax deductible, providing an additional incentive to make a meaningful impact on these families' lives. Donation Drop-off Details Donations may be delivered to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish Center Lobby on Saturday, December 2, between 9:00 AM and 12 PM. If you are unable to drop off your donation on that date, please send us an e-mail to arrange a convenient pick-up or delivery time. Volunteer Opportunities: Saturday, December 2 at 1:00: Basket assembly and taking the Christmas Decorations to Grace Episcopal for the Sunday event. Sunday, December 3 at noon at Grace Episcopal: Help with giving out the Christmas Trees and Decorations. Thursday, December 7 at 10:00 BIG DAY....last day to finish baskets. December 11-15 Christmas Basket Delivery. A Heartfelt Thank You As we prepare to celebrate this joyous season, your kindness and support will truly make a difference in the lives of these families as they embark on their journey to build new lives here in Topeka. We are immensely grateful for your contributions and the love you are sharing. God Bless You and Merry Christmas! Together, we can help make this Christmas a special and memorable one for our Ukrainian Refugee families in Topeka. Thank you for being part of this heartwarming project.

BICYCLE PROJECT CHANGING LIVES ONE BICYCLE AT A TIME In a world where empathy knows no borders, one woman's journey from a medical mission in Ukraine to a life-changing mission of her own is a tale that captivates the heart. This is the inspiring narrative of a woman who, with the simple gift of two wheels, is reshaping the lives of refugees and redefining the meaning of hope. Marti Ford’s story began 25 years ago when her deep admiration and love for the Ukrainian people ignited. She had the unique opportunity to serve in Ukraine with a medical team, an experience that stayed close to her heart for years to come. Home in Topeka, Marti continued her work until retiring in 2017 from St Francis hospital, after many years of dedicated service. When the first refugees began coming to Topeka in 2022, naturally Marti was there to help, but her method was unexpected. While assisting with transportation, Marti’s thoughts went to the unused bikes in her own home. Immediately she knew those very bikes, while unused by her, could potentially mean independence and freedom to the refugees. On September 3, 2022, Marti gave away her very first bike to a Ukrainian refugee. A simple act, but one that carried with it the promise of change and opportunity. “Every refugee needs a bike”, occupied Marti’s thoughts, and fueled her actions the next few months, leading to a partnership with TCCP and a connection with the community. After sharing her ideas with the Topeka Community Cycle Project, a non-profit whose mission is to broaden access to cycling in Topeka, they happily agreed to help. She then solicited for bike donations in the community, found bikes for new families as they arrived, and helped them go to the Cycle Project to get the skills they needed to maintain them. Helmets were donated as well, and locks and lights came personally from Marti. On Saturday, September 23, 2023, Marti donated two more bicycles, bringing the grand total to 60 bicycles given to Ukrainian refugees. She witnessed first-hand the freedom the simple gift of two wheels can bring, and knows these bicycles are not just a means of transportation; they are vessels of hope, freedom, and transformation. If you're interested in helping out or contributing to this cause, please email us at bicycleproject.topcitypromise@gmail.com . Marti's journey is a story of compassion, and together, we can make it a story of change.