Silverbackks

01/25/2026

Reminder that we follow Topeka 501 inclement weather policies. There will be no SilverSupper meals on Monday, January 26.

01/24/2026

Volunteer Link: bit.ly/TopekaWC26_TRM Nearly all of our shifts have openings to help staff the Warming Center at the TRM Children's Palace.

Our space is quickly filling up. Please take a look at the times that have the greatest need for volunteers.

𝗦𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟰 @ 𝟲 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗺
𝗦𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟰 @ 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲 𝗽𝗺

𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟱 @ 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲 𝗮𝗺
𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟱 @ 𝟲 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗺

𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟱 @ 𝟲 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟲 @ 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝗺

𝗠𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟲, @ 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝗮𝗺
𝗠𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟲 @ 𝟲 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗺

The TRM Children's Palace address is 601 NW Harrison St.

01/22/2026

01/10/2026

Grateful to all who work to support our neighbors in need, with a special shoutout to our own hard working team of volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you. 💟

We recently watched this video by Iain De Jong, and it touched a part of this work that doesn’t get enough attention: The networks of care that make it possible in the first place.

When we talk about homelessness response, we often focus on strategies, data, policies, and outcomes, all of which are important. But rarely do we pause to honor the emotional and relational ecosystem behind the people doing the work every day.

The case managers who carry heavy stories home.
The outreach workers who process trauma long after their shift ends.
The shelter staff who wake up thinking about someone they couldn’t reach last night.

And behind them? The families, partners, friends, roommates, and loved ones who hold space for them, who listen when they’re worn down, who provide laughter after a long day, who remind them why they chose this work in the first place.

Homelessness response isn’t just a job. It becomes woven into life, into relationships, into the small moments of support that don’t show up on charts or reports. That invisible labor, emotional, spiritual, relational, is real, and it matters.

So thank you to Iain De Jong, for lifting up these unseen stories. And thank you to the people standing beside the frontline workers, the spouses who give space and listen, the parents who ask “how was your day?” even when they know it was hard, the friends who listen with patience instead of trying to fix it.

This work is collective. The resilience, compassion, and humanity we see across Kansas wouldn’t exist without those quiet acts of support that go uncounted but are deeply felt.

To the caregivers, the encouragers, the ones in the wings — we see you too, and we are grateful.

https://youtu.be/h6rLzQ92frI?si=JKphwYemalFxvYJl

12/30/2025

😍THANKS to the generosity of our friends at Ricks Advanced Dermatology and Radiance Medical Spa we are moving into the new year with a replenished supply of hygiene products and food!

We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our friends and neighbors in Topeka and neighboring communities. THANK YOU! 🤩

12/22/2025

December 21st, National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

On this day of remembrance, we honor individuals who lost their lives while experiencing homelessness.
Their deaths are not just statistics, they are a reminder of the real human cost of housing instability, isolation, and gaps in our systems.

We remember them, we grieve them, and we recommit ourselves to building communities where everyone has a safe place to live.

12/22/2025

12/03/2025

We are so grateful for our friends at PT's at Wheatfield Village and Body Paradise for hosting donation baskets year-round❣️

12/03/2025

Consider the gift of TIME this . From cooking or serving meals to distributing hygiene items, there are many ways you could assist. All you need to do is sign up & show up at silverbackks.ivolunteer.com. Looking for other ways to give? Visit silverbackks.org/donations.

07/20/2025

In Kansas, minimum wage earners need to work 94 hours a week, every week, just to keep a roof over their head. 😢

In Kansas, a one-bedroom apartment costs around $885 a month. Minimum wage is still stuck at $7.25. That means you'd need to work 94 hours a week, every week, just to keep a roof over your head.

And here’s the thing: it’s not just minimum wage workers falling behind.

It’s single moms juggling two jobs and still coming up short.
It’s two-parent households doing everything "right" and barely scraping by.
It’s seniors on fixed incomes watching rents rise while their checks stay the same.

Affordable housing isn’t just a low-income issue, it’s a human one.

Wages haven’t kept pace with the cost of living, and housing has quietly turned into a luxury instead of a basic right. That’s not a reflection of people’s effort. It’s a reflection of a broken system.

We can fix this, but only if we stop blaming individuals and start addressing the policies.

Source: https://nlihc.org/oor

05/30/2025

In case you missed it… Paul and Patrick recently made the rounds promoting the upcoming Feed Topeka golf tournament, a collaboration with our friends at Let's Help, Inc. Join us in support of feeding our neighbors in need. Register for the Feed Topeka golf tournament today: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/Feed-Topeka-Golf-Tournament. ⛳️

05/29/2025

Let’s get to golfing. Join us & our friends at Let's Help, Inc. in support of feeding our neighbors in need. Register for the Feed Topeka golf tournament today: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/Feed-Topeka-Golf-Tournament. ⛳️

⛳️ Calling all golfers!
If you missed our 6:30 a.m. live interview Thursday morning — we had Paul Roberts from Silverbackks and Patrick Yancey from Let’s Help on to share details about their upcoming golf tournament: FEED TOPEKA 🏌️‍♂️💚

These two local non-profits are joining forces to fight food scarcity and support those in need right here in Topeka. It’s a great cause, and an even better reason to hit the green!

https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/two-local-non-profits-are-partnering-up-for-a-golf-tournament/