Community Action Empowers individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty through education, advocacy, prevention and services to meet basic human needs.  We offer hope and assistance with respect and understanding

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First Tee - Shawnee County 

The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization based in S1. Augustine, Fl at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to over 2.2 million participants and students in 47 states and five countries - Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Singapore. Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairperson. The First Tee of Shawnee County offers weekend clinics and summer camps for youth ages 8-18. 

For more information, please contact:

                             Elmer Robinson, Site Coordinator
                             621 SE Swygart; Topeka, KS 66607
                             Phone: 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)
                             Fax: 785-290-3200
                             E-mail: erobinson@inlandnet.net  

                             John Homlish, Community Services Director
                             621 SE Swygart; Topeka, KS 66607
                             Phone: 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)
                             Fax: 785-290-3200
                             E-mail: jack@inlandnet.net 

                  
Community Action Mission Summary

To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty through the promotion of public policy that helps those in poverty to move to greater self-reliance and by providing services and resources that meet basic human needs, promote self-reliance and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.   

The Promise of Community Action:

Community Action changes people's lives, the sprit of hope, improves communities and America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.