along the Kansas River—a natural asset Topeka has never fully embraced. KVB’s outreach extends where it matters most in daily life. A weekly Scholar-Athlete recognition program, run with a local media partner, spotlights high-school students across northeast Kansas and culminates in an annual scholarship. Project Topeka’s “Fun Food Friday” fills weekend food gaps for kids; KVB funds the effort and sends volunteers to bag meals. The Topeka Zoo—progressive and educationforward—gets support because it elevates family life and tourism alike.The bank’s yardstick is consistent: will this make Topeka a better place to live, work, and play? HOUSING AS A NEAR-TERM MISSION Like many U.S. cities, Topeka needs more attainable homes. KVB is in active conversations with partners—nonprofits, civic groups, and developers— on initiatives that can add supply and stabilize neighborhoods. Details will emerge soon, but the 114 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11
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