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
TOTAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTED
Since our launch in Sept. 2024, we’ve provided crucial financial support to families and organizations in need.
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.
Imagine living through the daily nightmares of not knowing what happened to a missing family member.
For many families, this agonizing uncertainty stretches from days into years, and sometimes even decades. Local law enforcement doesn’t always have the resources to continue their efforts after a certain amount of time, and in these instances, cases go cold, leaving families with unanswered questions. This is where United Search Corps steps in…
Read the full article about how our Empower grant is supporting United Search Corps` cross-country cold case project at the blog link in our bio!
In case you missed our July newsletter, here`s our monthly recap!
This month`s edition highlights the latest case updates, advocacy efforts, and ways you can help bring hope and justice to victims and their families.💙
Want to dive deeper? Read our latest blog articles at higherhope.org/blog.
Take action today:
🖊️ Support Hailey`s Law: change.org/haileys-law
🖊️ Support Dom & Davion`s law, and their families` nonprofit efforts: change.org/domanddavion
Every signature, every share, and every voice matters.
To stay connected to the impact we`re making together and never miss an update, subscribe to our mailing list at HigherHope.org or go to the link in our bio!
Healing doesn`t happen overnight, but ChildSafe Colorado is where healing can start!
ChildSafe provides trauma-informed, financially accessible therapy for children and families affected by child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and domestic violence across Northern Colorado. As the region`s only comprehensive outpatient treatment center offering long-term care without limits on the number of sessions, they ensure survivors receive the consistent support needed to heal.
Their licensed clinicians use evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, art therapy, play therapy, neurofeedback, sand tray therapy, and more—to create personalized treatment plans that meet each survivor where they are.
We`re honored to support their mission through our Empower Grant, helping sustain life-changing trauma treatment, family support, and long-term healing for survivors who might otherwise lose access to these critical services due to funding gaps.
Every survivor deserves the opportunity to heal.💙
To learn more and support their mission, visit ChildSafeColorado.org
☀️ NEW SUMMER MERCH IS HERE ☀️
Featuring bright, limited-edition designs for all of your favorite shows! But hurry, this collection is only available through the end of Summer, so grab your favorite pieces before they`re gone🍒
Shop now at MileHigherMerch.com or the link in our bio!
This is exactly the kind of change we hoped for when creating our Empower grant💙
We believe organizations serving vulnerable communities deserve the resources they need to create lasting impact. By supporting nonprofits like CARE House of Oakland County, we`re helping ensure survivors have access to the advocacy, services, and safe spaces they need to heal.
Thank you for the incredible work you do every day!
This month`s blog article explores common misconceptions about sex trafficking.
Representing 15% of our Empower and Hope grants in 2025, this issue is more significant than many realize - though it often differs from the scenario usually portrayed in the media and TV.
When the majority of people think of sex trafficking, they think of the image we were all taught to fear as children...
Read More at the blog link in our bio, or go to HigherHope.org/BLOG
Did you catch our June E-Newsletter? Here`s a quick recap of the stories, cases, and advocacy efforts we highlighted this month:
- What happened to Andrew Wieman? Follow the investigation into his mysterious death on @loveandjusticepodcast, including new forensic technologies funded by our Hope Grant.
- Debunking 6 Common Myths About Sex Trafficking: The reality of trafficking often looks very different from what we see portrayed in movies and on TV.
- Seeking Justice for Megan Trussell — Join @justiceformegantrussell in supporting Megan`s family as they advocate for her death to be reclassified and her case reopened.
- MISSING PERSON: Amber Marie Arnett has been missing from the Lansing, Michigan area since June 25, 2023. A $10,000 reward is available for information leading to her whereabouts. Tips can be submitted to the Lansing Police Department at 517-483-4600.
- Justice for Denisha Montgomery Smith — Learn how you can support efforts to seek answers and accountability in her wrongful death.
Stay informed on case updates, true crime stories, victim advocacy, and ways to get involved by signing up for our newsletter through the "Connect With Us" section at HigherHope.org.
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On January 1, 2001, Andrew Wieman was last seen at his fraternity house before heading to bed. Three days later, on January 4, he was found dead in his bedroom behind a locked door, having suffered 29 stab wounds—many fatal.
After a year-long investigation, Andrew’s death was ruled a suicide despite significant conflicting evidence. Troubled by the confusing inconsistencies in the findings, Andrew’s family sought an independent autopsy. That second examination reached a very different conclusion, determining that Andrew’s injuries were consistent with homicide.
For the past 25 years, Andrew’s family has stayed committed to their search for answers, gathering records, exposing contradictions, and keeping Andrew’s memory alive. This year, those efforts have been amplified through a partnership with Love & Justice, an investigative podcast dedicated to reexamining unresolved cases.
Hosted and directed by Emmy Award–winning producer Kyle Olson, season two of Love & Justice will focus on Andrew’s case, bringing renewed attention to long-unanswered questions. The series will explore new, scientifically supported methods of evidence analysis that were unavailable at the time of Andrew’s death and could provide critical new insights into what happened.
Through our Hope Grant, we are supporting the podcast’s investigation by funding critical forensic testing, including a detailed 3D reconstruction of Andrew’s body and wounds. This analysis will help determine, through scientific examination, whether Andrew’s injuries could have been self-inflicted.
We are hopeful that this reconstruction will provide long-overdue clarity for Andrew’s family and bring them one step closer to the answers they have been seeking for more than two decades.
To hear learn more about Andrew`s case and follow the investigation, go to www.loveandjusticepodcast.com
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