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.
’Tis the season for Mile Higher Merch! 🎁
Last-minute shopping? We’ve got you. From stocking stuffers to wishlist-toppers, there’s something for every true crime and mystery lover in your life.
And the best part? Your gift gives back💙
100% of Mile Higher Merch proceeds go directly to Higher Hope Foundation for grant funding.
Make your holiday shopping go further this year at MileHigherMerch.com
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It’s officially Giving Tuesday, which means we’re kicking off our annual Mile Higher Season of Giving! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that from now through December 26th, Mile Higher Media is matching every single donation made to the Higher Hope Foundation — up to $50,000!
This year alone, we’ve already provided over $210,000 in grants, and we’re just $40k away from reaching our year-end impact goal. Hitting that number means we can fund 8 more Hope & Empower Grants for families, victims, and organizations still waiting for support before 2025 wraps up.
Your donation is doubled. Your impact is doubled.
And together, we can change even more lives before the year ends.
Donate at HigherHope.org/DONATE
or start your own fundraiser at HigherHope.org/GETINVOLVED
Thank you all for your support and for being a part of this mission with us!
This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to kick off our annual Season of Giving- and we’d love for you to join the change!
Starting today, December 2nd through Friday December 26th, Mile Higher Media will be matching all donations made to the Higher Hope Foundation, up to $50,000. That means your donation goes twice as far in creating change!
This year, we’ve already disbursed over $210,000 in grants, and we’re just $40,000 away from reaching our year-end impact goal. With your support, we can close the gap and fund 8 additional Hope and Empower Grants before the year ends - that’s 8 more families, victims, and impactful organizations still waiting for help before we wrap up 2025.
Make your donation at HigherHope.org/DONATE
Or start your own fundraiser to rally friends and family at HigherHope.org/GETINVOLVED
For corporate giving, donations over $10k, or other questions, please email Contact@HigherHope.org
Let’s finish the year strong, together 🎄❄
Empowerment in action 💙 Through our Empower Grant, Bithiah’s Family Services created a life-changing internship for a young woman transitioning out of foster care - starting her path of change towards a brighter future.
Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring testimonial with us! @bithiahsfamilyservices
We’re so grateful and excited to share a closer look at our recent trip to Laramie, Wyoming, where we visited the incredible team at SAFE Project alongside our partners at the @gabbypetitofoundation
SAFE Project is a nonprofit organization in Albany County that provides vital support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Their team is made up of courageous, compassionate individuals who show up every single day to offer life-saving resources and hope to those in need.
Despite the risks they face, these advocates continue to serve their community with unwavering dedication. Unfortunately, their facility currently lacks a secure perimeter, leaving staff vulnerable. That’s why we’re honored to partner with the Gabby Petito Foundation to fully fund the installation of a top-quality security fence for SAFE Project’s property, ensuring their team and those they serve can feel safe and protected.
During our visit, we had the privilege of sitting down with the SAFE Project team to hear their stories, learn about their powerful work, and express our deep gratitude for all they do to create a safer community.
We’re excited to share a glimpse of that visit with you—and we hope you’ll be as inspired by their strength, heart, and dedication as we were.
Today we’re highlighting one of our impactful Empower grant recipients: Missing in America (MIA) Network.
MIA provides critical, no-cost support to families of missing persons—designing flyers, leading awareness campaigns, coordinating searches, and offering trauma-informed advocacy. Their all-volunteer team of experienced advocates has helped over 500 families in the past four years, leading to hundreds of reunifications and bringing comfort to many still searching for answers.
By showing up when others can’t, MIA offers hope, direction, and hands-on help in families’ most difficult moments. We are so honored to support such an impactful organization!
To learn more and find resources, go to MissingInAmericaNetwork.org or call (844) MIA LOST | 642-5678
To provide sufficient time to finish processing current grants and ongoing projects before year-end, we have temporarily paused new ‘Empower’ grant submissions.
We hope to reopen the ‘Empower’ grant application for new submissions later this year. However, if current grant demands extend through the remainder of 2025, applications will reopen at the start of the 2026 grant season in January 2026.
If you have questions please email Contact@HigherHope.org
To allow time to complete processing of current grants and ongoing projects before year-end, the Higher Hope Foundation will pause new ‘Empower’ grant submissions beginning Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
We hope to reopen the ‘Empower’ grant application for new submissions later this year. However, if current grant demands extend through the remainder of 2025, applications will reopen at the start of the 2026 grant season in January 2026.
If your organization is currently working on a submission, please be sure to submit before 10/15/25. If you have questions please email Contact@HigherHope.org
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