Doorstep, Inc. Emergency Assistance

Address

(785) 357-5341

http://www.doorsteptopeka.org

Description:

To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent referrals from EAS, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation assistance for work or medical appointments (gas voucher/Topeka Metro bus tickets - in city only).
Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing room visits are very two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency, as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and Topeka Metro reduced fare bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. We will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available. Prescription assistance requires a printout or fax from the pharmacy of the medications needed. Please note we will not pay for pain pills or other narcotics. Doorstep works with a limited number of pharmacies, and you may have to transfer your prescriptions for us to assist. It is always best to call the office to get more information.

Hours:

Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1:30 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1:30 pm, Tues - Fri.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 9, 2023

Employer ID:

480734624

Year Incorporated:

1966

Address Listings

Mailing

1119 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604

Physical (Primary)

1119 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604

Contacts

Lisa Cain

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(785) 357-5341

lisa@doorstepinc.com

Lori Chavez

Associate Director

lori@doorstepinc.com

Phone Numbers

Main

(785) 357-5341

Fax

(785) 232-4865

Special Notes/Funding

Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

Description

TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

Hours

Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

Eligibility

Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

Fees

Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

Intake Procedure

During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

Languages

English and limited Spanish.

Service Area

Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kansas
    • Shawnee County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5100.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

    Description

    TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

    Hours

    Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

    Eligibility

    Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

    Fees

    Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

    Intake Procedure

    During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

    Languages

    English and limited Spanish.

    Service Area

    Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Kansas
      • Shawnee County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

      Description

      TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

      Hours

      Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

      Eligibility

      Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

      Fees

      Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

      Intake Procedure

      During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

      Languages

      English and limited Spanish.

      Service Area

      Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Kansas
        • Shawnee County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Special Notes/Funding

        Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

        Description

        TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

        Hours

        Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

        Eligibility

        Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

        Fees

        Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

        Intake Procedure

        During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

        Languages

        English and limited Spanish.

        Service Area

        Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Kansas
          • Shawnee County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5100.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Special Notes/Funding

          Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

          Description

          TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

          Hours

          Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

          Eligibility

          Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

          Fees

          Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

          Intake Procedure

          During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

          Languages

          English and limited Spanish.

          Service Area

          Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

          Geography Served

          None

          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Special Notes/Funding

          Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

          Description

          TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

          Hours

          Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

          Eligibility

          Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

          Fees

          Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

          Intake Procedure

          During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

          Languages

          English and limited Spanish.

          Service Area

          Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Kansas
            • Shawnee County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8300) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Special Notes/Funding

            Grants, Member Congregations, United Way, Fundraisers, Businesses, City, County, and Individuals.

            Description

            TEMPORARY COVID-19 Procedures: We will continue to offer all services by phone intake only from 9am – 1pm, Monday-Friday, 785-357-5341. Food is offered via phone intake 9am-1pm, client will need to pick food up by 2pm daily. Clothing bank is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appt only. Call the day before to make an appt. We are also providing rent & utility assistance (as funds are available), prescription assistance, dental and gas vouchers, and local bus tickets for work or medical appts. Calls will be taken from 9am - 1pm each day for phone intakes and providing assistance. To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 30 days; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time per person. Will pay to have 1-2 teeth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

            Hours

            Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs by appt only.

            Eligibility

            Food assistance is once every 30 days from wherever you received it last. Clothing is every 2 weeks. Rent and utility assistance is one time in 12 months wherever you received it last. Prescription assistance is two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart and a total maximum $150. Dental vouchers are one per person. Gas vouchers and City bus tickets are two times in a 12-month period, at least 6 months apart, must show proof of employment or medical appointments.

            Fees

            Doorstep has no fees for our emergency services.

            Intake Procedure

            During COVID all intakes for services are being completed over the phone. You will need to know social security numbers for all household members. The clothing bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday by appt. You will call the day before to schedule a time and the clothing slip will be filled out prior to your visit. Eligibility is checked via the ClientTrack system for all services. For rent assistance must contact the Equity Assess Shelter first for an assessment.

            Languages

            English and limited Spanish.

            Service Area

            Primarily Shawnee County. Depends on grant guidelines, some include Jefferson County, others have no guidelines. It is best to call to inquire.

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Kansas
              • Shawnee County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900) and related services within the Service Tree.

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