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- WIBW-TV, October 10, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House expanding original store in southwest Topeka
- KSNT, October 10, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House plans major kitchen expansion in Topeka
- WIBW-TV, October 7, 2024 - Capper Foundation hosts Abilities Day with Halloween theme
- KSNT, September 24, 2024 - Capper Foundation talks Disability Employment Awareness Month
- KSNT, September 14, 2024 - C.A.S.Ting and reeling in more opportunities with the Capper Foundation
- WIBW-TV, August 23, 2024 - Capper Foundation’s annual Concert for a Child brings a little Latin Flair this year
- WIBW-TV, August 15, 2024 - Time's running out to get your tickets to Concert for a Child
- WIBW-TV, August 7, 2024 - Capper Foundation: A Concert For A Child
- KSNT, July 23, 2024 - Get your tickets now for Concert for a Child
- WIBW-TV, July 15, 2024 - Concert for a Child takes on Latin flair
- WIBW-TV, July 12, 2024 - Capper Foundation celebrates founder’s birthday with ice cream social
- WIBW-TV, July 12, 2024 - Capper celebrates participants in iCan Swim program
- WIBW-TV, July 8, 2024 - Kids dive into Capper Foundation’s iCan Swim program
- KSNT, June 27, 2024 - Capper Foundation celebrating founder’s 159th birthday
- WIBW-TV, June 26, 2024 - Evergy Plaza’s weekly Live at Lunch included a Capper Foundation bake sale
- WIBW-TV, June 24, 2024 - Capper Foundation to host 3rd ‘C.A.S.T. for Kids’ free fishing event, volunteers needed
- WIBW-TV, June 15, 2024 - Capper Foundation’s iCan Bike program helps individuals with disabilities learn how to ride a bicycle
- KSNT, May 28, 2024 - How ABLE savings accounts can help people with disabilities
- WIBW-TV, May 28, 2024 - FORK IN THE ROAD: Dialogue Coffee House hosts good coffee, good food, and good people
- WIBW-TV, May 15, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House celebrates newest location at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- KSNT, May 15, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee opens new location in Topeka
- KSNT, April 23, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House opening new location
- KSNT, April 22, 2024 - Local business hosts first Abilities Day field trip for Topekans
- WIBW-TV, April 22, 2024 - 600 people sign up to attend Abilities Day at the Topeka Zoo
- WIBW-TV, April 18, 2024 - Dialogue Day honors five years of fostering inclusion, conversation
- WIBW-TV, April 15, 2024 - State Treasurer hits the road to promote the Kansas ABLE Savings Plan
- WIBW-TV, April 13, 2024 - Capper Foundation puts a new twist on Evening for a Child with a pickleball theme
- WIBW-TV, April 11, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House plans next Abilities Day at Topeka Zoo
- WIBW-TV, March 31, 2024 - Pay It Forward: Capper Foundation
- WIBW-TV, March 27, 2024 - Capper introduces first ever pickleball tournament
- KSNT, March 26, 2024 - Capper Foundation hosting iCan Bike and iCan Swim programs
- WIBW-TV, March 22, 2024 - It’ll be a big dill! Make plans for Capper Foundation’s Pickle Ball
- KSNT, February 27, 2024 - Get your tickets early for the Blarney Breakfast to support Capper Foundation
- WIBW-TV, February 27, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House's ‘Abilities Day’ celebrates the best in all of us
- WIBW-TV, February 17, 2024 - A new brew makes it’s way to Topeka coffee shop
- WIBW-TV, February 5, 2024 - Dialogue Coffee House & Capper Foundation launch new program called ‘Abilities Day’
- WIBW-TV, January 26, 2024 - Proceeds from veteran art sale presented to Capper Foundation
- WIBW-TV, January 23, 2024 - Capper Foundation to open new Dialogue Coffee House at BCBSKS campus
- KSNT, January 23, 2024 - Capper Foundation shares information about the difference between ADA Compliant vs ADA Friendly
- Butler County Times-Gazette, January 12, 2024 - Four Butler County organizations receive leadership grant
- WIBW-TV, December 16, 2023 - Capper Foundation kids go on annual shopping spree
- WIBW-TV, December 14, 2023 - Capper Foundation receives $2,500 donation for Dialogue Coffee House
- WIBW-TV, December 8, 2023 - Capper Foundation honors accomplishments, progress made by clients
- WIBW-TV, November 30, 2023 - Capper Foundation thanks donors, volunteers at annual dinner
- KSNT, November 28, 2023 - Linda Burgen shares tips for navigating the holidays on FOX 43 AM Live
- WIBW-TV, November 10, 2023 - Veterans Assistance Fund renamed in honor of Topeka Veteran
- KSNT, November 10, 2023 - Capper names special fund after Topeka veteran
- WIBW-TV, October 3, 2023 - Capper, Dialogue celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with another expansion
- KSNT, September 26, 2023 - Amy Douglas and Therapy Dog, Toby, join the Fox 43 AM Live Show!
- WIBW-TV, September 14, 2023 - Capper Foundation receives painting help from Advisors Excel
- KSNT, September 13, 2023 - Topeka business uses axes to raise funds for local nonprofit
- KSNT, September 11, 2023 - Dialogue Coffee House opens new location in Topeka
- WIBW-TV, September 8, 2023 - Dialogue Coffee House and local church make the perfect blend
- KSNT, August 29, 2023 - Topeka nonprofit receives money for adaptable swing
- WIBW-TV, August 29, 2023 - Capper Foundation receives $10,000 donation from ITC Great Plains
- WIBW-TV, August 29, 2023 - Capper Foundation clients see fewer accessibility barriers to outdoor spaces
- KSNT, August 22, 2023 - How an ABLE account can help you
- WIBW-TV, August 9, 2023 - Capper Foundation offers advice for planned giving
- KSNT, August 9, 2023 - Capper Foundation shares "Why you should write your will now."
- KSNT, August 4, 2023 - Local coffee house expands to 2 Shawnee Co. locations
- WIBW-TV, August 4, 2023 - Organizations blend together to expand coffee shops across Topeka
- KSNT, August 3, 2023 - Capper Foundation’s ‘Concert for a Child’ to benefit pediatric services
- WIBW-TV, August 3, 2023 - Bluegrass artists sells out Capper Concert for a Child event
- KSNT, July 25, 2023 - Back-to-School Tips/Concert for a Child
- WIBW-TV, July 14, 2023 - Arthur Capper's birthday celebrated
- WIBW-TV, July 11, 2023 - Capper Foundation partners with iCan Shine to teach youth how to swim
- KSNT, July 10, 2023 - Capper Foundation’s iCan Swim Program
- WIBW-TV, June 9, 2023 - Capper Foundation hosts iCan Bike program
- KSNT, June 6, 2023 - Capper Foundation’s iCan Bike Program teaches individuals to ride
- WIBW-TV, May 23, 2023 - Cashmere Popcorn presents check to Capper Foundation for funds raised during Autism Awareness Month
- KSNT, May 23, 2023 - Capper Foundation talks tips for summer planning and and their iCan Bike and iCan Swim programs
- KSNT, May 22, 2023 - Donations give back to Capper Foundation in Topeka
- WIBW-TV, May 18, 2023 - Topeka couple holds garage sale to benefit Capper Foundation
- KSNT, May 18, 2023 - Neighbors hold garage sale to support Capper Foundation
- KSNT, May 6, 2023 - An Evening For a Child raises funds for Capper Foundation’s Pediatric Services
- WIBW-TV, May 6, 2023 - Capper Foundation holds 22nd annual ‘An Evening for a Child’
- WIBW-TV, May 2, 2023 - Capper Foundation ‘Evening for a Child’ preview
- WIBW-TV, April 27, 2023 - Capper Foundation offers camps for children with disabilities
- FOX 43 News, April 25, 2023 - Saddle up for fun and games with Capper Foundation’s Evening for a Child
- WIBW-TV, April 20, 2023 - Capper Foundations thanks volunteers with drive-thru handout
- WIBW-TV, April 12, 2023 - AMR services raise funds for Capper’s autism programs
- KSNT, April 4, 2023 - Capper Foundation set to host bidding fundraiser
- FOX 43 News, March 28, 2023 - Capper Foundation talks new venture with Dialogue Coffee House
- The Topeka Capital-Journal CJOnline, March 24, 2023 - Capper Foundation and Dialogue Coffee team for job training for adults with disabilities
- WIBW-TV, March 21, 2023 - Capper Foundation acquires Dialogue Coffee Shop to expand job training
- KSNT, March 21, 2023 - Capper Foundation, Dialogue merger providing job training for adults with disabilities
- TK Business Magazine, March 21, 2023 - Capper Foundation acquiring Dialogue Coffee Shop expanding its job training program for adults with disabilities
- KSNT, March 14, 2023 - A pancake-flipping breakfast for Topekans
- KSNT, February 28, 2023 - New partnership helps adults with disabilities in Topeka
- WIBW-TV, February 23, 2023 - Capper Foundation, Kiwanis Club launch Aktion Club
- WIBW-TV, February 6, 2023 - Capper receives four-star ranking in performance for tenth consecutive year
- FOX 43 News, January 24, 2023 - ‘Aging in Place’ is the new ‘Getting a New Home’
- WIBW-TV, January 19, 2023 - One veteran’s art raises nearly $2K to benefit other veterans
- FOX 43 News, December 27, 2022 - Capper Foundation cherishes “firsts” for the year
- KSNT, December 21, 2022 - Local sorority makes Christmas special for those with disabilities
- WIBW-TV, December 21, 2022 - Capper Foundation welcomes Santa as part of holiday celebration
- WIBW-TV, December 12, 2022 - Capper presented with proceeds from Sertoma’s annual Duck Race
- WIBW-TV, December 10, 2022 - Fairlawn Plaza partners with Capper Foundation for shopping
- KSNT, December 1, 2022 - Capper Foundation recognizes volunteers, donors and individuals at donor dinner
- WIBW-TV, October 31, 2022 - Capper hosts haunted house for its adult clients, staff to enjoy
- KSNT, October 25, 2022 - What you need to know before trick-or-treating this year
- PerishableNews.com, October 17, 2022 - National Garden Bureau, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America Award Therapeutic Garden Grants
- Garden Center Magazine, October 11, 2022 - NGB, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America award therapeutic garden grants
- KSNT, October 4, 2022 - Topeka non-profit provides therapy in the garden
- KSNT, September 27, 2022 - Therapy dogs are more than just ‘good boys’
- TK Business Magazine, September 22, 2022 - Capper Foundation is a National Finalists in the 2022 National Garden Bureau Therapeutic Garden Grant Contest
- WIBW-TV, September 22, 2022 - Capper Foundation receives donation from Western Hills golf league
- KSNT, September 17, 2022 - Capper Foundation hosts CAST for Kids
- We Heart Music, August 29, 2022 - Andy McKee w/ Calum Graham, Trevor Gordon Hall at TPAC, Topeka KS (2022-08-26) concert recap
- WIBW-TV, August 26, 2022 - Capper Foundation holds second concert to raise funds
- KSNT, August 26, 2022 - Capper’s Concert for a Child raises scholarship money for kids
- WIBW-TV, August 23, 2022 - Renowned Andy McKee and Calum Graham are warming up for the "Concert For a Child" for Capper
- KSNT, August 23, 2022 - Capper Foundation speaks out about new event
- WIBW-TV, August 19, 2022 - Capper triples the music, doubles the fun in Concert for a Child’s second year
- TK Business Magazine, August 11, 2022 - Capper Foundation names Stephanie Broxterman as VP of Human Resources
- KSNT, July 26, 2022 - Capper Foundation offers ways to get kids ready for back to school
- The Topeka Capital-Journal CJOnline, July 21, 2022 - Playing with food not only is OK, but it's also encouraged at the Capper Foundation
- The Topeka Capital-Journal CJOnline, July 15, 2022 - Here's why Arthur Capper dedicated his legacy to helping children in Kansas
- WIBW-TV, July 15, 2022 - Students take on the pool with the iCan Swim Program
- WIBW-TV, July 15, 2022 - Capper's Concert for a Child returns Aug. 26
- WIBW-TV, July 14, 2022 - Capper celebrates founder’s 157th birthday with ice cream
- KSNT, July 14, 2022 - Capper Foundation celebrates founder’s birthday
- KSNT, July 11, 2022 - Capper’s iCan Swim at Hummer Sports Park this week
- WIBW, July 2, 2022 - New Topeka boutique sells everything but the kitchen sink
- WIBW, June 7, 2022 - iCan Bike Program aims to teach those with disabilities how to ride a bike
- KSNT, June 6, 2022 - Capper Foundation continues iCan Bike program for kids with special needs
- KSNT, May 24, 2022 - Capper Foundation discusses adaptive recreation opportunities on FOX 43 AM Live
- WIBW-TV, May 7, 2022 - Capper Foundation’s “Evening for a Child” fundraiser returns in-person
- KSNT, May 7, 2022 - Capper’s An Evening For a Child raises funds for Scholarship Assistance
- WIBW-TV, May 5, 2022 - Topeka organization sees growing demand for children’s services
- KSNT, May 4, 2022 - Giving Back: Capper Foundation
- KSNT, April 26, 2022 - Capper Foundation to host event benefiting scholarship fund
- WIBW-TV, April 22, 2022 - Capper Foundation sponsors annual autism event Friday in Topeka
- TK Business Magazine, April 19, 2022 - Capper Foundation Welcomes Heidi Pickerell as SVP of Adult Services
- WIBW-TV, April 18, 2022 - Capper welcomes a new SVP of adult services
- WIBW-TV, April 13, 2022 - BINGO! Capper wins big from Prairie Band promotion
- KSNT, March 12, 2022 - Blarney Breakfast a benefit for Capper Foundation
- The Cowley Courier Traveler, March 1, 2022 - Capper CEO comments on lease agreement with the City of Winfield
- KSNT, February 17, 2022 - Blarney Breakfast on schedule for March 2022
- KSNT, January 18, 2022 - Zach Ahrens introduced as Capper Foundation’s new President and CEO
- KSNT, January 12, 2022 - Jim Leiker, Capper Foundation President and CEO to retire next week
- WIBW-TV, January 12, 2022 - Capper Foundation hosts retirement party for president and CEO
- WIBW-TV, January 6, 2022 - Kansas Treasurer visits Capper Foundation