OKEP - Older Kansans Employment Program at Let's Help

05/08/2022

I will be leaving OKEP at the end of May. I hope everyone continues to support the Older Kansans Employment Program and Let's Help.
Thank you all so much for the time we've had together.
Robin

11/15/2021

https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-laura-kelly-announces-axe-the-food-tax-plan-to-eliminate-state-sales-tax-on-food/

Governor Laura Kelly Announces “Axe the Food Tax” Plan to Eliminate State Sales Tax on Food Nov 8, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she will be introducing a bill in the Kansas Legislature to “Axe the Food Tax,” and eliminate the state sales tax on food in Kansas. “I’m plea...

11/02/2021

I'd like to have a holiday get-together on December 8th; that's a Wednesday. Does anyone have any ideas about something fun and different or do we want to just visit and eat goodies? Let me know!

11/02/2021

Thanks so much to Dickey's BBQ Pit for the pulled pork for our lunch last Thursday. Thanks also to the Community Resource Council at Lundgren School for the use of the awesome room.

09/27/2021

It's been pretty quiet in the OKEP office. I'd like to have something outdoors before it gets too cool.
Who's up for a get-together?

08/18/2021

Frito Lay will be in the Topeka Workforce Center on Thursday August 19th, from 12:00PM-4:00PM!!!!

08/18/2021

Paydayz Staffing will be in the Topeka Workforce Center on Thursday August 19th from 10:00am-2:00pm!!!!

08/18/2021

Wendy's will be in the Topeka Workforce Center on Thursday the 19th from 10:00am-2:00pm!!!!

08/18/2021

Mobile food pantries this week.

08/18/2021

The Topeka Workforce Center is a pretty good place to follow. They list job fairs, hiring events, and resources that you may be able to use.

08/18/2021

Let's Help is involved in the Duck Race again this year. Read about how the race is run, the prizes offered, and how the race helps organizations around Topeka.

Please give these poor orphaned ducks a family, at least until they fish them out of the water and store them for next year.

Sertoma Clubs of Topeka Duck Race: teams: Help Let's Help!