A Kansas City Non- Profit Organization
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.
Kansas City's People Choice Awards
2020 Best Non-Profit Organization
Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, and Character-based (E.P.I.C) Healing Sessions for is a group therapy session designed to provide a holistic approach to healing for grieving youth ages 5 to 17. By addressing emotional, physical, intellectual, and character based needs, we aim to guide participants towards a path of recovery, resilience, and personal growth. These sessions currently take place every 4th Saturday.
Private Counseling
Private Counseling is available on a referral basis through a third party licensed counselor for more intensive crisis needs.
The length of sessions are determined by the counselor.
Tutoring and Mentoring
Children have the opportunity to request tutoring help by certified educators. COHV kids receive up to 4-6 hours of FREE tutoring. Mentorship is provided by volunteers of the organization. Children will be paired with a fitting match to build mentor-mentee relationship for success in their future. The Mentorship program is a 6 month program typically between May and November.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
COHV families are able to request financial assistance on utility bills and housing based on availability of funding.
The Carney-Pruitt Scholarship will be open to every graduating Sr. pursing to further their education that identifies as a child of a homicide victim in the Kansas City Metro Area. Application entries will be accepted March 1st and the deadline is May 31st every year.
Clothing Closet
Our Clothing Closet program provides victim families in need with new to gently used clothing. Clothing is assemble year round.
Clothing donations are accepted.
Petition Program for Homicide Victims
This program allows us to assist families in creating a petition for change; typically in homicide cases where the conviction and/or time given is below what’s deemed reasonable.
Parent/Guardian Education Classes
This program provides parents and guardians with information and counsel of how to support children going through grieving.
Birthday Parties
The Birthday Party program assists COHV families with financial struggles in providing a birthday party for the COHV kid. COHV will plan and excute a basic party package of cake, decor, and space upon availability.
Grooming Services
We have partnered with some local barbers and stylist that services COHV kids free of charge for birthdays, funerals, and back to school.
Availability is based on need and the stylists/barbers own availability.