Hi-Crest NIA Monthly Meeting
Schedule
Wed Feb 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Topeka, KS 66605-2862, United States | Topeka, KS
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📣 You’re invited to the Monthly Hi-Crest Neighborhood Improvement Association (NIA) Meeting!Each month, neighbors gather to share information, access resources, and stay connected. Meetings include a short presentation on a community resource or topic that impacts Hi-Crest, often led by a guest speaker from the City of Topeka or a local nonprofit organization.
At these meetings, we:
✅ Share neighborhood news and updates
✅ Highlight helpful community resources
✅ Discuss ongoing initiatives
✅ Vote on important neighborhood matters
👋 Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
🗳️ Voting is limited to Hi-Crest residents or property and business owners within the neighborhood boundaries.
🎤 Guest Speaker Spotlight
Deborah Dawkins | Executive Director | East Topeka Senior Center
📘 About the Speaker:
Deborah Dawkins is the Executive Director of the East Topeka Senior Center and brings more than 30 years of nonprofit management experience in Topeka. She holds degrees in Accounting, Marketing, and Management and has served as Executive Director for the past eight years. A Topeka resident since 1996, Deborah is deeply connected to the community and committed to expanding access to supportive services for seniors and families across Shawnee County.
🗣️ Presentation Topic:
Services Offered at the East Topeka Senior Center
Deborah will share an overview of the programs and services provided by the East Topeka Senior Center and how these resources support individuals, families, and seniors throughout Shawnee County. This presentation will highlight available services and explain how community members can access and benefit from them.
🏘️ About the Hi-Crest NIA
The Hi-Crest Neighborhood Improvement Association exists for anyone who lives in, owns property in, or owns a business within the Hi-Crest Neighborhood.
Our goal is to foster communication, provide access to resources, and create a space where neighbors can connect, voice concerns, and work together. We are committed to strengthening our community, building positive relationships, and contributing to the revitalization and well-being of South East Topeka.
Neighborhood Improvement Associations serve as a bridge between residents and City officials, providing input on development, crime prevention, street conditions, lighting, preservation, and neighborhood revitalization. The Hi-Crest NIA works alongside local partners to help create a safe, connected, and thriving neighborhood.
Monthly Meeting Details
📅 4th Wednesday of each month
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Avondale East Care Center, Media Room 1
455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Topeka, KS 66605
✅ No RSVP required.
All are welcome to attend. Voting is limited to Hi-Crest residents and property or business owners within neighborhood boundaries.
Hi-Crest Neighborhood Boundaries
⬆️ North: SE 29th Street
⬇️ South: SE 37th Street
➡️ East: SE California Street
⬅️ West: S Kansas Street
Important Contacts
📞 NIA President: Jill Rice – 785-431-0404
🏛️ Code Enforcement: 785-368-316
👮 Community Officer: 785-368-2401
🤝 CRC Resource Center: 785-233-1365
🏘️ Community Action: 785-836-4500
💚 SENT Topeka: 785-783-2535
⛪ Fellowship Hi-Crest Church: 785-431-0404
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Where is it happening?
455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Topeka, KS 66605-2862, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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