Our Unwavering Commitment to Brighter Tomorrows

This year, The Kim Foundation marks an important milestone: 25 years of serving our community with compassion, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to preventing suicide. This moment offers an opportunity to reflect on where we began, and where we’re headed.

The Kim Foundation was founded in memory of Kim Courtnage, with a mission rooted in hope, healing, and action for individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges and suicide. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a trusted community resource, evolving over time to meet the changing needs of our community.

Today, The Kim Foundation is best known for its work in suicide prevention and postvention, mental health awareness, and building meaningful community connection. Through research-informed trainings, school and youth-focused programming, community outreach, and public education initiatives, we work to normalize conversations around mental health and ensure people know how and when to seek support for themselves or others. This includes leading postvention efforts through the Metro Area LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors), supporting individuals and families after a suicide loss in partnership with local law enforcement and in collaboration with LOSS Teams across Nebraska.

In recent years, our work has continued to grow through our Brighter Tomorrows programming, allowing us to develop and expand programs that respond to emerging gaps in support. These efforts include new partnerships and initiatives designed to reach young people earlier, strengthen peer support, and provide meaningful resources and follow-up for those most at risk. (Be sure to read more about one of these exciting new partnerships here.)

Looking ahead, our Board remains deeply committed to supporting a strong mental health landscape in Nebraska — including the long-term strength of our mental health workforce. As always, we will continue listening, learning, and evolving to ensure our work reflects the greatest areas of need in our community.

As we celebrate 25 years, we do so with gratitude for the volunteers, partners, educators, supporters, and advocates who have walked alongside us. This anniversary is not just a reflection on our past, it’s a recommitment to the work ahead, and to building brighter tomorrows for generations to come.