About Us
Meet our Founder & President
Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best when he said, go where there is no path and leave a trail. Khalieha Cunningham, the Founder of Life Beyond The Hurt Organization has surely left a trail in her community. A domestic Violence survivor, Khalieha decided to create a safe space in that of Life Beyond the Hurt Organization.
Life Beyond the Hurt, is a non profit organization dedicated to marginalized individuals who have experienced some form of hurt/ domestic violence in their lives and need a place of hope, resources and solace.
Our Board of Directors
Khalieha Cunningham
(Founder & President)
Niekia Horton
(Director)
Amber Cromwell
(Director)
Jenny Veinotte
(Director)
Tia Forbers
(Director)
Our mission
Our Mission is to raise awareness while supporting those who have experienced domestic & sexualized violence. We aim to influence social and systemic change and help our community live a life beyond their hurt.
Our Vision
We aspire to a world in which individuals are empowered to share responsibility in creating communities free from domestic and sexualized violence and abuse.
Our Values
Acceptance-Respect- Inclusion-Commitment- New Beginnings
L- Let Go
B- Be Brave
T-Think Big
H- Hurt has no place where your happiness resides
How Can You Help?
Supporting someone that has been physically/sexually assaulted
You do not have to be a counsellor or a therapist to support someone who has experienced physical/sexualized violence to respond. If you are hearing a disclosure, it means that you have already gained some trust with the person who is telling you their story. One of the most devastating aspects of physical/sexualized violence is the loss of power and control that victims experience.
For this reason, it is extremely important to let them know that they are in control of what happens to them following the assault. You can help by empowering the survivor to make decisions about their own healing process. Provide options, such as:
- Do you want to report to the police?
- Do you want medical care?
- Do you want to access counselling?
Make a Difference - Donate Now
Life Beyond The Hurt relies on charitable donations and the generous support of our community.
Because of you, we are building economic security, promoting wellness, and creating opportunities for young women, girls, and their families by providing a strong voice and integrated services.
There are countless ways to give but no matter how you give or how much you give, your gift makes a difference.
We are hoping you will consider making a donation.
Your support, now as much as ever, is so needed and deeply valued.
Ways to Give:
Gifts of Necessity
Examples of necessity gifts include:
- Gift Cards
- Personal care items
- Bus tickets
- Towels, face cloths, hand towels (new)
- Queen-sized sheets, pillowcases, pillows, comforters, crib sheets (new)
- Dishcloths and towels (new)
- Cleaning supplies, brooms, mops
- Toilet paper and paper towel
- Infant onesies, bottles, wipes, diapers (sizes 2 and up)
- Celebration item; boxes of cakes, icing, candles, streamers, celebration signs, blank greeting cards
General Donations: You can give monthly, annually or one-time donations.
Gifts on Honour: Have someone you want to pay tribute to? Why not make a gift in their name using our online giving.
Gifts in Memory: Make a gift in the name of a family member or loved one online or contact us about establishing a gift.
Donation Options:
Etransfer Payment- lifebeyondthehurt@gmail.com
Cheque Payment- Life Beyond The Hurt Organization
