Topeka Tackles Homeless Encampments

Topeka’s tackling costly homeless encampments with a coordinated city effort, spending nearly $45,000 in 2025 alone on cleanup — but the real focus is helping people move on. City leaders are working with Public Works, police, and Housing Services to clean about 15-20 camps every three to four months, prioritizing new ones. Director John Schardine says most camp residents actually want housing help — not to stay — and the city’s outreach is making progress, even as more people arrive from outside seeking aid. The goal? Safe, secure housing for everyone. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e820baefdb3bfbe5