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.
Sinethemba “Victor” Mkhubukeli is proof that empowered youth become powerful changemakers.
From a small rural village in Matatiele to leading legal and community development initiatives, Victor has dedicated the last four years to advocacy, project coordination, and policy work that tackles gender-based violence, human trafficking, and education reform.
Currently completing his Law Diploma at the University of South Africa, Victor brings legal knowledge, cultural insight, and grassroots experience into every space he enters — bridging gaps and breaking down barriers for underserved communities.
With a rare ability to translate complex legal ideas into local language, Victor ensures that critical information reaches those who need it most. His leadership is already transforming awareness campaigns, supporting young people, and making justice more accessible.
Higher Hope has partnered with ASAP to fund Victor’s salary, allowing him to stay rooted in the community.
His success isn’t just personal - it’s a ripple effect of hope, change, and possibility.
#LegalAdvocacy #CommunityDrivenChange #GenderEquity
Combat Sexual Assault provides legal representation, holistic healing programs, and unwavering advocacy to Service Members, Veterans, and their families who have been retaliated against for reporting sexual assault.
They have empowered survivors to seek justice, facilitated their healing processes, and contributed to meaningful changes within the military system to better protect and support those who have experienced sexual assault.
Each client is supported in building a network of care and offered holistic protocols that address the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of trauma. This often includes yoga, meditation, and movement-based therapies through their Empowerment Protocol.
Thanks to our `Empower` grant, all six of the 2025 Empowerment Protocol series are fully funded.
Learn more or support their mission at CombatSexualAssault.org.
#YouGotThis #IAmDenishaMontgomerySmith
The Grieve with Me Community Center is a powerful example of how community nonprofits can create a ripple effect of healing and hope for families affected by violent crime.
We’re so grateful to witness the meaningful change Jamie is already making in her community.
#testimonial
Today, May 5th, marks REDress Day or Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People Awareness Day.
REDress Day raises awareness of MMIWG2S by displaying red dresses in public spaces. The empty dresses serve as powerful symbols of the Indigenous lives lost to disproportionately high rates of violence, making their absence visible and impossible to ignore.
Mile Higher Media and the Higher Hope Foundation stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities, calling for meaningful action and systemic change to end the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP).
In honor of REDress Day, we are not only displaying symbolic red dresses to raise awareness, but we have also dedicated our first grant of May to support a nonprofit making a significant impact in the fight for MMIP.
Here are some critical MMIP resources:
TribalResourceTool.org
ovc.ojp.gov/program/tribal/ovc-support-for-tribal-communities
CSVANW.org
Eric Nelams, a military veteran and devoted father, was tragically shot on the morning of September 26, 2003 in a senseless act of violence, as he left his home for work.
More than 20 years later, his case remains unsolved, leaving his family still searching for answers. We stand with the Nelams family in their fight for justice and have contributed to the Central Alabama Crimestoppers reward fund, bringing it to $15,000 to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
To report an anonymous tip for this case, call 334-215-7867 or 1-833-251-7867
Today, our team hosted a resource table at the annual Jefferson County Courage Walk, an event held at the county courthouse by the Victim Services Unit to honor crime victims and provide valuable resources. This walk marks the close of Crime Victims’ Rights Week and brings the community together in remembrance and support.
Building connections, broadening our impact, and supporting our local Colorado communities remain key goals for us this year—and participating in events like this is just one meaningful way we’re making that happen.
This National Crime Victims` Rights Week, the Mile Higher Media and Higher Hope team stand in solidarity with survivors, victims, and their families — honoring their strength and supporting their pursuit of justice and healing.
This year’s theme, "Kinship: Connecting & Healing" highlights the power of community and connection in supporting victims of crime.
To show our support, the Mile Higher Media team is wearing this year’s theme colors throughout the week — a visual reminder that healing happens when we come together.
To learn more or access resources, visit the U.S. Department of Justice`s Office for Victims of Crime: https://ovc.ojp.gov/
Supporting the Higher Hope Foundation has never been easier! With our latest merch update, 100% of proceeds from all Mile Higher Media podcast merchandise will now go directly to Higher Hope.
Now, you can support both your favorite podcasts and victims of violent crime at the same time - making every purchase more meaningful.
Shop all collections at milehighermerch.com
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