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.
2025 was a year of showing up, planting roots, and building meaningful connections!
We sponsored/ attended seven community events locally and supported two more out of state- each one giving us the opportunity to listen, learn, and stand alongside diverse communities united in support of victims, survivors, and families.
These moments reminded us why this work matters and helped us better understand the true reach of the collective impact we’re making together.
Learn more about the events we were part of and our 2025 community outreach at the link in our bio or at higherhope.org/impact
With our first full calendar year officially completed, we`re excited to share that our 2025 Impact Report is now available at the link in our bio or on our website at HigherHope.org/IMPACT
We’re so proud of everything we accomplished last year, and our impact report offers a detailed look at our achievements with full transparency. None of this would be possible without your support, so when you read it, please remember that this impact is thanks to all of you.
In 2025, we funded 37 grants and dispersed over a quarter of a million dollars in grants, sponsorships, and community projects. You can find the full breakdown of this and more in the report!
Thank you all so much for supporting our shows and helping us make a difference in the lives of victims, families, and incredible nonprofits.
Cheers to another year of change!
HigherHope.org/IMPACT
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and we want to highlight one of our grant recipients who is making a huge impact on trafficking prevention and healing!
A Village For One is an Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing communities together to uplift, support, and heal youth impacted by sexual exploitation + trafficking.
Despite Oregon having one of the highest rates of domestic sex trafficking in the country, A Village For One is the only organization in the state providing both outpatient mental health counseling and a non-secure therapeutic housing program for survivors.
Through our Empower Grant, A Village For One will support approximately 85 youth across Washington, Marion, and Clackamas Counties through their direct victim outreach program - helping survivors access safety, healing, and long-term support.
This is just a glimpse of the work A Village For One is doing. To see more and support their efforts, go to AVillageForOne.org
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Happy New Year!
Grant submissions are now open for 2026. Learn more or apply at HigherHope.org/Grants.
A small number of 2025 applicants are still in the review process. If you haven`t heard back about your 2025 application yet, expect a response by the end of January 2026.
Cheers to a new year of change!
Because of YOU, we’ve fully funded all 8 remaining grants to close out our year-end impact goal.
Together, you helped raise $21,201.95, and with the Mile Higher Media match, that impact doubled to $42,403.90. We are deeply grateful for this community; your kindness and generosity directly support families, victims, and organizations seeking justice and healing.
Thank you for helping bring hope to this holiday season 💙
With just one week left in our Season of Giving, your generosity has already fully funded 3 of the 8 remaining grants of our impact goal!
That means with our Mile Higher Media match, that doubles our impact to 6 of 8 grants funded!
We`re almost there, and there`s still time to get involved, join the change at HigherHope.org/DONATE
Morgan Patten, the beloved only child of Steve and Renee Patten, was a thoughtful, intelligent, and driven 24-year-old with big dreams and a bright future ahead.
Recently engaged to the love of her life and preparing to pursue her studies in coastal law, Morgan was well on her way to living the life she had worked so hard to build.
Tragically, on November 8, 2019, Morgan was killed while traveling to visit her fiancé. Under deeply suspicious circumstances, her death was quickly ruled an “accident” by local authorities—without a thorough investigation. The scene was cleaned before Morgan was even formally identified, leaving her family with more questions than answers.
Since that day, Steve and Renee Patten have fought tirelessly for a proper investigation into their daughter’s death. They remain committed to their pursuit of truth and justice for Morgan. Through our Hope Grant, we have been able to help ease a portion of the financial burden they face on this journey, but their fight is far from over.
Steve and Renee joined us on True Crime With Kendall Rae to share Morgan’s full story, and we encourage you to give their story a listen.
To support the Pattens on their path to justice, please follow the Facebook page Miles for Morgan, and visit MorgansMilesToGo.com to learn more or make a donation.
We’re just one week into our Season of Giving, and thanks to you, we’ve already raised enough to fully fund 2 of the 8 remaining grants. With the Mile Higher Media match, that impact doubles — meaning 4 of the 8 grants are now funded.
We`re officially halfway to our full impact goal!
To make a donation and join the change, go to HigherHope.org/DONATE
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