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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.
🗳️ APRIL MEETING: NIA Officer Elections. Voting is limited to Hi-Crest residents or property and business owners within the neighborhood boundaries.
🎤 Guest Speaker Spotlight
👤 Speaker: Kevin Gill | Deputy Fire Chief, Topeka Fire Department
📘 About the Speaker:
Kevin Gill has served in the fire service since 1993 and has been with the Topeka Fire Department since 2000, rising through the ranks from rookie firefighter to Deputy Fire Chief. Recently promoted, he now assists Fire Chief Longstaff in leading and managing the department with a focus on delivering the highest quality service to the community. Kevin brings decades of frontline experience and leadership to his role, along with a strong commitment to community outreach and public safety.
🗣️ Presentation Topic: General Services and Initiatives of the Topeka Fire Department
Deputy Chief Gill will provide an overview of the services, initiatives, and programs offered by the Topeka Fire Department. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how the department serves residents day-to-day and how community members can engage, share expectations, and partner with the fire department to strengthen safety and preparedness across neighborhoods like Hi-Crest.
🏘️ 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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