Mission To restore love, faith, and hope to parentless children; and to conquer adversaries by providing resources and a community of support.
A Kansas City Non- Profit Organization
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
COHV HIGHLIGHTS
Gifts to Heal
December 2024
This past December, Children of Homicide Victims wrapped the year in warmth, joy, and healing with our highly anticipated Gifts to Heal holiday event. Held on December 21st, the celebration brought together grieving children and their families for a magical evening filled with love and community. With twinkling lights, festive décor, and the spirit of giving in full force, each child received hand-selected gifts, essentials, and wish-list surprises all made possible by generous donors and volunteers. The event featured a holiday meal, photo booth fun, certificates of love, and appearances from Santa Claus and Reggie Ray the Magic Man, who brought smiles and laughter to everyone in the room. More than just a holiday party, Gifts to Heal reminded our families that even in the midst of loss, there is still joy, there is still love, and there is a village that cares. Together, we turned heartbreak into hope, making the season brighter for every child we serve.
8 Years of Love, Hope & Community
August 2026
Eight years of love, hope, healing, and community. COHV celebrated this milestone surrounded by the children, families, supporters, and community who have helped make this journey possible. As we honor eight years of showing up, we continue building toward a future where every child feels seen, supported, and surrounded by love.
Healing Can Have Four Paws
August 2026
Healing doesn't always have to happen through words. Through our time with Paws for People, COHV children experienced connection, comfort, and joy in a space created for them to simply be kids. Sometimes support looks like conversation and sometimes, it comes with four paws.
Andrea, Independence
“I am so blessed my kids are a part of this organization. They have done so much for them in such a little time, and they have so much to offer.”
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”
