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.
Empower Grant
For empowering impactful nonprofits through financial assistance
NOTICE: Due to a high volume of applications, Empower grant submissions are currently paused to allow our team time to process those already in our queue.
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.
We’re deeply privileged to support Megan Trussell’s parents, Vanessa and Joe, through a Hope Grant as they continue to seek answers and justice for their daughter. 🩵
Since losing Megan, Vanessa and Joe have continued advocating for her while navigating the immense emotional and financial weight of their search for answers. This grant will help reimburse legal expenses they’ve incurred along the way, with the hope of easing even a small portion of that burden.
Megan was a deeply loved daughter whose life and story deserve to be remembered. While nothing can lessen the heartbreak of losing her, we hope this support serves as a reminder to Vanessa and Joe that they do not have to walk this difficult road alone.
For those looking to stand alongside Megan’s family, there are meaningful ways to help. We encourage you to watch Vanessa and Joe’s conversation on the latest episode of Mile Higher, consider donating to their GoFundMe to support their independent investigation, and sign the petition calling for greater transparency and a comprehensive review of CU Boulder’s campus safety protocols.
Every act of support helps keep Megan’s story at the forefront and reminds her family that they are surrounded by a community of people who care deeply and stand alongside them in their pursuit of answers and justice. @justiceformegantrussell
The full episode, GoFundMe, and petition are all linked in our bio.
💜 October’s Highlighting Hope recap is here!
This month, we’re celebrating 2 years of Higher Hope, recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and highlighting ways to support families still fighting for answers and justice.
- Celebrate two years of impact with Higher Hope
- Support the search for Arelia Garcia and watch her case coverage
- Help fund new investigative efforts in the death of Megan Trussell
- Read our Article of the Month on the often-overlooked non-physical side of domestic abuse
Read the full October newsletter and join us in continuing to make a difference! https://mailchi.mp/3e897de972af/highlighting-hope-october-2026
It means so much to hear these words from our partners at @coveredcolorado 🩵
We’re incredibly proud to help fund their job readiness program, which supports survivors of sex trafficking as they build skills and work toward sustainable employment.
The compassion and dedication their team brings to this work every day is truly inspiring. We’re grateful to play a part in supporting their efforts and look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership. ⛰️🫶
Come with us to Covered Colorado’s Lighting the Way Gala 🫶🏻
A room full of people showing up for survivors, listening to their stories, and standing behind the work that supports them. By the end of the night, more than $60,000 was raised to help further Covered Colorado’s mission.
We’re honored to support that work as a Luminary Sponsor and through our ongoing partnership with @coveredcolorado ✨
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜
At Higher Hope Foundation, we stand with survivors. This month — and every month — we’re committed to listening, learning, supporting survivors, and amplifying the organizations and resources working to create safer communities.
We also invite you to read our article "The Invisible Walls: Understanding The Non-Physical Side Of Domestic Abuse", to learn more about the forms abuse can take beyond physical violence. Link in bio!
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence — physical or non-physical — support is available:
|National Domestic Violence Hotline|
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Chat: thehotline.org
|Love Is Respect — support for young people|
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Chat: loveisrespect.org
|State-specific legal information and resources for survivors of abuse. WomensLaw.org |
To every survivor: your voice matters, your story matters, and you are not alone.
#DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #HigherHopeFoundation #EndDomesticAbuse
Remembering the people who are deeply loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten. Today and always, we honor their lives and the love they left behind. 🤍
Two years of Higher Hope Foundation🤍
Two years ago, Higher Hope was just a dream born from our time in the true crime space as a way to not only amplify voices but support them on their journey. Today, we’re incredibly grateful to look back on two years of turning that dream into real-life impact for victims, families, and communities affected by violent crime.
Every photo in this collage represents one of our grantees - each with their own story, their own loved ones, and their own reason for why this work matters. They are the heart of everything we do.
For two years, we`ve stood beside victims.
And for two years, you`ve stood beside us.
To everyone who has donated, shared our mission, supported our work, partnered with us, or simply believed in what we’re building: thank you. Your support empowers Higher Hope to provide resources, relieve the burden, and stand beside those affected by violent crime.
We’re so grateful for everything these past two years have brought, and even more grateful that we get to continue this work together.
Thank you for two years of helping us turn hope into impact.
Cheers to Change. 🥂
As we get ready to celebrate Higher Hope Foundation’s 2nd anniversary tomorrow, we’re taking a look back at some of the moments that have shaped this journey along the way.
From launching in September 2024 and supporting our very first family, to growing meaningful partnerships, expanding our reach, and creating new ways to connect resources with those who need them most - these past two years have been filled with so many moments worth celebrating.
This timeline captures just a few of the milestones along the way. Behind each one, there are dozens of families, grantees, partners, supporters, and an incredible community who have helped make this work possible.
We’re so grateful for how far we’ve come together, and tomorrow, we’ll celebrate the impact we’ve created, while looking ahead to all that’s still to come. ✨
Two years of hope, made possible together.
#HigherHopeFoundation #TwoYearsOfHope #CheersToChange
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