Empower Change
Ignite Hope
Providing financial assistance and advocacy efforts to victims and families affected by violent crime or the disappearance of a loved one, as well as the nonprofits who support them.
Through our two distinct grant programs, we offer financial assistance to those affected by violent crime. Whether you’re a family seeking justice or a nonprofit organization working to create lasting change, we’re here to carefully evaluate your needs and provide meaningful support.
The Higher Hope Impact
In Grant Funding Distributed
In just our first four months, we’ve provided crucial financial support to families and organizations seeking justice and healing.
Of Donations Go Directly to Recipients
Every dollar donated goes straight to supporting victims and their families, with operational costs covered by our parent organization.
In External Funds Raised
Through community support and dedicated fundraising campaigns, we’ve mobilized additional resources to expand our impact for families and organizations in need.
Kendall and Josh are a dynamic husband & wife duo who have been making a positive impact in the world of true crime since 2017. As online content creators, they’ve built a supportive community of over 10 million followers, who share the same interest in helping victims. Utilizing these platforms for fundraising and victim advocacy has always been an integral part of their mission. Their commitment to helping victims and families led them to establish Higher Hope in 2024, driven by the desire to provide tangible support and resources for those affected by violent crime and disappearances.
In the aftermath of such tragedies, victims and their families are often left seeking answers, guidance, and resources. Through our grant funding, we offer individuals impacted by these life-changing events the financial support they need to navigate tragedy and seek justice.
Using Our Voices
We leverage our established media platform with a broad reach to amplify victims' stories and create meaningful change in the true crime community.
Giving Hope
Through direct financial assistance, we help families navigate the aftermath of violent crime with dignity and practical support.
Empower Nonprofits
Our Empower Grants strengthen organizations already making a difference, extending our impact to more communities and families nationwide.
Bringing Awareness
We transform passive true crime consumption into active community support, inspiring others to join our mission of helping victims.
Join our community of active supporters who are making a real difference in the lives of those affected by violent crime. Your donation, no matter the size, directly funds crucial assistance for families and empowers organizations dedicated to healing and justice.
This weekend, our team had the privilege of sponsoring Covered Colorado’s annual Light The Night Gala.
Covered Colorado is doing extraordinary work with survivors of sex trafficking - providing housing, resources, job prep, and so much more in their path toward healing.
Partnerships with organizations like Covered are at the heart of our mission. By empowering nonprofits in the victim services space, we can extend our impact and help even more survivors find hope and support.
Thank you to Covered Colorado for having us at such an inspiring event!
Today, on the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, our team at Higher Hope and Mile Higher Media pause to honor every life taken too soon and hold close the families and loved ones who live with this unimaginable loss every day.
Their grief, strength, and resilience inspire our work in walking alongside survivors, offering support, compassion, and hope in their healing journey.
#DayOfRemembrance #NeverForgotten
It’s officially one year since launching Higher Hope Foundation! This year has been unimaginable being able to walk alongside families, survivors, and organizations to make real change in our communities. Since our launch a year ago, we’ve reached:
💙 $245,594.96 in funds disbursed
💙 38 total grants processed
💙 452 donors supporting the cause
We are so grateful for the incredible impact this community has made possible—this is only the beginning! ✨
Last night, Higher Hope proudly sponsored the 4th annual PorchLight Be the Light Benefit. PorchLight is a Family Justice Center (FJC) that provides comprehensive legal, emotional, and critical support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
Their impact on the communities of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is immeasurable, and we were honored to have members of our Mile Higher Media team join alongside our Higher Hope team in supporting such a meaningful and inspiring event.
Recognized by the U.S. Congress in Title I of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA 2005), the Family Justice Center model is unique in bringing multiple service providers under one roof. This approach removes barriers to safety, support, and healing by providing survivors—both children and adults—with direct, coordinated services in one place.
We are deeply grateful to support the work of our local family justice center, PorchLight, and we hope to see more Family Justice Centers established in communities everywhere.
This weekend, our Higher Hope and Mile Higher Media team raised over $6,000 for grant funding at CrimeCon Denver!
It was an inspiring weekend spent raising awareness and highlighting the difference we can make in the lives of those affected by violent crime, driving real change in our community. We are deeply grateful to our audience for making this possible! Thank you to everyone who attended, stopped by our booths, and supported our mission.
We were also so grateful for the chance to connect with our current grantees and partners who continue to walk alongside us on this path to change!
We hope to see you all again soon💙
#crimecon #crimecondenver #milehighermedia #milehigherpodcast #theseshpodcast #truecrimewithkendallrae #kendallrae #lightsoutpodcast
This year, Mile Higher Media and the Higher Hope Foundation will have a booth on Creator Row at CrimeCon Denver!
Show hosts and members of the team will be at the booth ALL WEEKEND selling merch and accepting donations, so come stop by and show your support for victims of violent crime!
The Mile Higher and Lights Out Podcast teams will also be doing a first come, first serve meet & greet Saturday September 6th from 1:40pm-3:40pm.
Use code MILEHIGHER to receive 10% OFF standard badges, and we can`t wait to see you there!
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Jennifer and Adrianna Wix have been missing from the Benton home in Springfield, TN. for over 20 years, while their family continues to fight tirelessly for justice.
Thank you for your kind words, Casey, and the Higher Hope Foundation will always stand with you in this fight for answers!
This month, we announced an exciting partnership with OUR Rescue in which we`ve funded an ESD K-9 to be trained and placed in Loveland CO. in November.
As part of this project, we asked our audience to vote on your favorite boy and girl names for the K-9.
Now, the results are in!
YOU VOTED FOR:
HOPE for a girl
CHARLIE for a boy.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the naming process, and we can`t wait to share more as the dog is selected and completes training this fall!
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