McKenzie's Hope

08/26/2026

Thank you for voting for McKenzie's Hope!

🌟 Meet some of our 2026 Project Spotlight winners! 🌟
We’ll be highlighting all of this year’s winners throughout the next couple weeks, so be sure to follow along as we celebrate the incredible organizations making a difference in our communities!

Here are a few of the winners we’re featuring today:
📍 Allen County
• LDOFW Lost Dogs of Ft Wayne
• Fort Wayne Youtheatre
• Kainos Microschool

📍 Fulton County
• Fulton County Animal Center, Indiana
• Manitou Center
• Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County

📍 Huntington County
• Jamie's Legacy
• Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc.
• McKenzie's Hope

📍 Marshall County
• Blessings in a BackPack of Plymouth
• Operation Lend A Hand
• UMatter2

📍 Miami County
• The Scratching Post Cat Rescue
• "Please and Thank You" Facebook Group
• Miami County Girls Softball

Congratulations to all of our Project Spotlight winners! We’re excited to shine a light on the amazing work happening right here in our communities. 💙Stay tuned for more winners! 🎉

08/20/2026

Our Child Advocacy Centers across Indiana are a community, and today one of our fellow CACs needs our help. 💚

Recent flooding in Madison County significantly impacted Kids Talk Child Advocacy Center, leaving their office closed until further notice. Despite everything they are facing, their work hasn't stopped. Kids Talk has already resumed services by partnering with other Madison County agencies to provide temporary spaces where children can safely report abuse and neglect.

At McKenzie's Hope, we know firsthand how important it is for a child to have a safe, welcoming place to be heard. We also know how incredibly generous our community is when we ask you to support the children and families we serve.

Today, we're asking you to extend some of that same generosity to our fellow CAC family in Madison County. 💚

Kids Talk is working to rebuild while continuing to serve children who need them right now. Their original post below includes an Amazon Wish List and a link for monetary donations. If you're able to help in any way, whether by purchasing an item, making a donation, or simply sharing their information, we would love to see our community rally around them.

Different counties. Different CACs. One shared mission: being there when a child needs us most. 💚

Kids Talk today resumed services as a safe place where children can report abuse or neglect. While our office is closed until further notice, we are partnering with several Madison County agencies who are providing temporary space. 💗

In the meantime, our Kids Talk staff would welcome any assistance! 🤝

Read more on our blog: https://ow.ly/x0S850ZBA4U

🫶Please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List: https://ow.ly/pMCN50ZBA4W

👉Can you make a monetary donation? Please visit: https://ow.ly/VkKj50ZBA4V.

08/11/2026

We’re excited to introduce another one of the dedicated members of the McKenzie’s Hope Board of Directors. Nathan is passionate about helping make sure children have a safe and comfortable place after experiencing a traumatic event.

When asked what has been most meaningful or rewarding about serving on the board, Nathan shared:
“Meeting people who have been positively impacted by McKenzie’s Hope.”

We are so grateful for board members like Nathan who give their time, experience, and support to help McKenzie’s Hope continue making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. 💛

08/06/2026

✨ Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Hope at our annual Night of Hope!✨

Enjoy an evening of great food, exciting raffles, silent and live auctions, inspiring stories, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference for children and families in our community.

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Northwest Place, Huntington
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
https://nightofhope.maxgiving.events/

We can't wait to celebrate with you while supporting the mission of McKenzie's Hope. 💚

08/04/2026

Just a quick reminder, while we love seeing your child's first day of school pictures, be mindful of the information that you are sharing along with it!

Don't get us wrong the first day of school pictures are very heartwarming, but it’s important to think about what details you’re sharing, especially on those chalkboards. Posting your child’s full name, age, school, teacher, and grade could put their safety at risk. A simple change, like just showing their grade or the year, can help protect your child now and in the future."

07/29/2026

Over the past couple of weeks, the McKenzie's Hope team has enjoyed being out in our community! 💚

Thank you to everyone who supported us at our Culver's fundraiser and stopped by the Huntington County Goat Association milkshake booth during our shifts at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community and share more about our mission.

We'd also like to recognize all of this year's 4-H members, especially those celebrating 10 years in 4-H. Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you make in our community!

07/10/2026

https://mailchi.mp/5a649d735829/mckenzies-hope-summer-2026-newsletter-4764979

As we continue celebrating 20 years of reducing trauma, seeking justice, and bringing hope to children and families in our community, we remain committed to sharing the spaces and people that make this work possible.

07/08/2026

Skip the cooking and let Culver's handle dinner on Tuesday, July 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM! 💚

When you dine at Culver's that evening, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to McKenzie's Hope to support our mission of preventing child abuse and providing hope and healing to children and families in our community.

It's an easy (and delicious!) way to give back. Grab your family, invite your friends, and enjoy your favorite ButterBurger or frozen custard while making a difference.

We hope to see you there! 💚

07/03/2026

We'd love your support by voting for us! You can vote daily!

07/02/2026

Ways to have a safe holiday weekend!

Celebrate safely this weekend! Please read these important reminders about fireworks safety, written by Huntington County PCA Council member Heidi Blake.