Shawnee County Young Democrats
The Shawnee County Young Democrats
Making the Capital City and surrounding areas better, one step at a time.
The Shawnee County Young Democrats seek the election of Young Democrats to political office, and advocate for issues that are important to young voters.
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We believe that the issues facing our community can be resolved through political action and some good old fashioned elbow grease. We host social events for our members to network, hold volunteer days to give back to our community, volunteer and work for political campaigns in Shawnee County, and conduct an annual project that seeks to make an impact in our community each year.
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Annual Project
Helping the Homeless
In 2023 our annual project's focus was to help bring attention to the homeless community's struggles in Topeka and help folks get through the winter.
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We raised funds and assembled 36 cold weather survival kits that contained gloves, hats, gaiters, first aid supplies, thermal blankets, and personal care items that were distributed amongst the community by the City of Topeka. We also planned a panel discussion that will be taking place in the first quarter of 2024 discussing the best ways for the community to support those experiencing homelessness.