Fatherhood in Action: Restoring District 1

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Joshua Yoakum, owner of Kingdom Caulking & More, launched the District 1 Community Restoration Initiative to give his kids a better future — and it’s sparking a movement. Inspired by his own roots in Wyandotte County, he’s rallying neighbors who know what it’s like to grow up without stability. From a father who once lacked discipline to a sober brother mentoring his kids with tools instead of weapons, they’re building something real: accountability, guidance, and hope. Now they’re asking for equipment and partners to scale this grassroots effort and transform District 1 one block at a time…