Mission To restore love, faith, and hope to parentless children; and to conquer adversaries by providing resources and a community of support.
Vision To impact, support, and introduce children of homicide victims to healing and violence prevention in aim to tackle mental health issues and decrease the generational cycles of violence in our communities.
A Kansas City Non- Profit Organization
Kansas City's People Choice Awards
2020 Best Non-Profit Organization
COHV HIGHLIGHTS
E.P.I.C Back to School
August 2024
Our E.P.I.C. Back to School Session this August was a remarkable event! We warmly welcomed our new therapists, Nakisha and Lashanda, who are joining our team to enhance the support we offer.
A special thank you goes to our partners at the Mr. Ballen Foundation, who visited us to see how we’re utilizing the generous $25,000 grant. Their support is crucial in helping us expand our services and impact.
We also had the pleasure of hosting The Purple Gift Foundation, who provided comforting bears for grief, adding a heartfelt touch to our session.
The session was filled with enriching activities, from learning about our newly improved free counseling services to gaining insights on maintaining a healthy mind and body during grief. Children enjoyed exciting giveaways, including Skyzone and Starlight tickets, and each received a backpack filled with essential school supplies.
Thank you to everyone involved for making this session a success. We’re excited about the future and the continued support of our community.
COHV takes 15 children to Award Show
July 2024
We recently had an incredible experience taking 15 COHV kids to the Kansas City People's Choice Awards (KCPCA). While we didn’t bring home the trophy for Best Community Organization 2024, we truly won in experiencing excellence and community spirit.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners, Sabryiah Selvester, who provided free haircuts for the boys, and Regina Jones, who captured unforgettable memories through her photography. Their contributions helped make this event even more special.
The KCPCA show was a wonderful opportunity for the kids to immerse themselves in the vibrant community of Kansas City. They enjoyed not only the festivities but also the chance to connect with others, showcasing their talents and learning more about the power of community support.
Thank you to everyone who made this experience possible. It’s moments like these that remind us of the importance of coming together and celebrating our shared successes. We look forward to more opportunities like this in the future!
Andrea, Independence
“I am so blessed my kids are apart of this organization. They have done so much for them in such a little time. And they have so much to offer. On top of the wonderful volunteers they have a founder who is awesome. Anytime I have needed assistance I always receive a call back from her directly."
Diamond, Lee Summit
"They definitely show up and out for COHV kids. Thank you for everything you all have done for my daughter, she loves y'all and I'm glad she has good people in her corner to understand her pain."
COHV Kid, Kansas City
“I get to express myself with people who understand and do things I have never done before like fishing, archery, and tending to a farm”