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Dear Friends, We are excited to bring you our Spring 2026 update! Below we shine a spotlight on our latest efforts to ensure that our children and families receive the support they deserve to heal from and prevent child sexual abuse.   We are empowering more young people than ever before by providing them with the… Read More

Originally Sent August 29, 2025 Dear Friends,  As the back-to-school season unfolds, I am reminded of the power of community when it comes together for its children. This summer, Kerengende Foundation conducted outreach at school fairs, open houses, and community gatherings across the region. These moments are often the first step for families in opening conversations with… Read More

Originally Sent December 16, 2024 Dear Friends,  As we reflect on this holiday season, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support of our community. Thanks to you, 2024 has been the Kerengende Foundation’s most impactful year in fulfilling our mission to prevent child sexual abuse and human trafficking and help survivors and families… Read More

Originally Sent September 5, 2024 Dear Friends, What an incredible year this has been so far, with the Kerengende Foundation on track to have the largest impact on our community to date! In the first half of 2024, we have:  We are thrilled to share more program and organizational updates with you below, plus exciting projects on… Read More

Dear Friends, As we reflect on the milestones of the past year and look ahead to the opportunities that 2024 holds, I am inspired by the resilience and compassion that define our community.  The impact, program, and organizational updates we share below reflect the tangible results of our collective efforts. Your support isn’t just a… Read More

Dear Friends, As we transition from the summer season into the cooler days of fall, we wanted to share some exciting updates and express our gratitude for your continued support. We’ve had a busy, exciting summer, steadily expanding our services, our team, and our impact! We could not do this work without you and our… Read More

Dear Friends, With your support, the Kerengende Foundation is on track for its most impactful year to date! We are excited to share with you our current and upcoming programs and partnerships that support our teens, families, and community members. We also share below what is on the horizon as we press forward in our work to… Read More

Dear Friends, First, thank you for all of your support on Giving Tuesday, which provides the necessary resources for our workshops, community outreach programs, therapy services, and more. Together, we are helping our teens, families, and community members respond to and prevent sexual abuse. If you missed Giving Tuesday, there is still time to support… Read More

Dear Friends, As we transition from the summer season into the cooler days of fall, we wanted to share some exciting updates and express our gratitude for your continued support. We’ve had a busy, exciting summer, steadily expanding our services, our team, and our impact! We could not do this work without you and our… Read More

From July 18 to July 20, 2022, Kerengende partnered with Project Compassion, based out of Belleville, Illinois to provide a three-day youth workshop focused on the prevention of sexual exploitation. This collaborative event introduced female-identified youth to the concepts of consent, coercion, and boundaries through daily dialogue and a culminating hands-on art project. Led by… Read More