OUR STORY
ABOUT EIGHTY NINE NINETY FOUR FOUNDATION
Rooted in Loss. Driven by Purpose.
The Eighty Nine Ninety Four Foundation supports individuals and families navigating the lasting impact of losing a loved one to violence.
We understand that grief does not follow a timeline. The effects of loss can continue long after the moment itself—through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and across generations.
Through compassionate support, community resources, empowerment opportunities, and advocacy, we help create pathways toward healing, connection, and hope while raising awareness about the violence that leaves lasting impacts on families and communities.
Our Mission
To support individuals and families impacted by violent loss through healing, empowerment, community resources, and advocacy, while fostering hope and resilience beyond tragedy.
A future where individuals and families affected by violence have access to the support, opportunities, and resources they need to heal, thrive, and break cycles of violence across generations.
Our Vision
THE STORY BEHIND OUR NAME
Two Years. Two Losses. One Purpose.
1989 + 1994
The years 1989 and 1994 represent two life-changing losses that shaped the foundation's beginnings—the loss of our founder's sister in 1989 and her mother in 1994.
These experiences created a lasting understanding of how violence can affect a person's life long after the loss itself. What began as personal pain eventually became a commitment to helping others find support, connection, and hope.
Today, those two years serve as a reminder of the lives that inspired our work and the purpose that continues to guide it.
Turning Pain Into Purpose.
THE HEART BEHIND THE MISSION
Meet Our Founder
Kendra Madison
The Eighty Nine Ninety Four Foundation was founded by Kendra Madison, whose personal experiences with loss inspired a commitment to helping others navigate grief, find community, and access the support they deserve.
Having experienced the lasting effects of losing loved ones to violence, Kendra understands that healing is not always immediate and that the need for support can extend well into adulthood.
Through the foundation, she is transforming lived experience into meaningful action—creating opportunities for healing, empowerment, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by violence.
Leading with empathy, understanding, and care.
Creating meaningful connections and a sense of belonging.
Helping individuals recognize their strength and potential.
Amplifying voices and working toward lasting change.