Spotlight

Foundation President Marsha Pope is joined by Jamie Jalil, Executive Director of Be Filled of South Topeka, to discuss the role of one nonprofit in one unique neighborhood. Jalil emphasizes the importance of building partnerships and capitalizing on the strengths of the people and organizations that call South Topeka home. What you'll learn: -All about Be Filled of South Topeka -How grants help nonprofits build capacity and sustainability -What makes South Topeka a unique community Interested in Topeka Community Foundation grants? Visit https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/2026-grant-opportunities.

Topeka Community Foundation President Marsha Pope is joined by Janice Watkins, CEO of Topeka Habitat for Humanity, in the first episode of Spotlight. They sit down to discuss an innovative program, made possible by innovative funding through the Foundation's Impact Investing program.  What you'll learn: -All about Topeka Habitat's House to Home program. -How Contracts for Deed are different from mortgages, and why they are harming some homeowners in Topeka. -Why the Foundation began to use Impact Investing as a tool to strengthen the Topeka region. -How the success of House to Home is affecting change in communities around the world. Visit https://www.topekahabitat.org/ for more information.

Get ready to join Marsha Pope, President of the Topeka Community Foundation, as she talks with the leaders, donors, and innovators who are making an impact in the Topeka region. Episode 1 of Spotlight will be released on April 1, 2026.