Dear Friend of Life After Hate,

This year marks a meaningful milestone for our organization: 15 years of growth and impact. What began as a vision of six co-founders who believed that no one should ever be judged by their lowest moment, and no one should ever have to leave hate-fueled violence alone. From that vision, LAH has evolved into a community rooted in purpose, in compassion with accountability, and an unwavering commitment to helping individuals and their families as they find their way out of hate-fueled violence, back to strong, positive relationships, and take part in civil society.
For 15 years, we’ve remained committed to keeping our programming free. This commitment ensures that no one is excluded from opportunities to grow, heal, and connect. Sustaining this model requires ongoing support from people who believe there is a life after hate. 
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to be part of what comes next.
Your support, whether through donations, partnerships, or simply sharing our story, helps us continue offering these essential programs to those who need them most. Every contribution directly fuels our ability to expand our reach.

Together, we can carry the values of compassion, empathy, integrity, and accountability forward for the next 15 years and beyond.

Thank you for being part of our journey.


With Gratitude,
Heather and Shannon

15 years of our principles   Compassion – Meeting every individual with care and understanding Empathy – Listening deeply and honoring lived experiences Integrity – Acting with honesty and staying true to our mission Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and our impact Redemption – Believing in second chances and the power of transformation Read More Here
Advancing Prevention: Insights from Canada LAH team members attended a Youth Radicalization Symposium in Canada at the beginning of March. They had the opportunity to share with other organizations what they are seeing happening with youth regarding young people and hate-fueled violence, as well as how we are helping them. Throughout the two-day event, each organization was able to discuss the similarities and differences in the youth they are working with, as well as where we all go from here to help prevent violence. Later this summer, a practical guidebook will be released for organizations to help them identify signs of violent extremism, steps to take, and referral sources, as an outcome of this gathering. While this symposium was meant to guide the work moving forward, it was also an opportunity to remind practitioners that they are not alone. It was a great time of lifting one another up and sharing in personal wellness. Join Our Next Reading & Reflection Series This April, we’re diving into Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky as part of our ongoing book circle. Each week, we’ll share a chapter and reflection prompts to help you engage with the material and connect in community. Follow us @lifeafterhate on Instagram and Facebook to read along and join the conversation.