Mission Statement
kNot Today strives to bring about a world that cherishes and protects the beauty and innocence of every child. Our mission is to generate awareness and initiate prevention strategies to end the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of children. We also assist in the development of innovative healing programs and support vetted restoration organizations to improve their capacity to care for children who have experienced sexual trauma.
Geographic Service Area
kNot Today Headquarters are located in Indianapolis, IN. We serve the entire state of Indiana.
Goals
Children are being sexually exploited and abused in unprecedented numbers. We fight this issue with targeted prevention campaigns to change local laws, bring criminals to justice and educate and train caregivers. This year, we are committed to closing the financial gap for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in both Marion and Hamilton Counties; improving their ability to do on-scene forensics and providing tools to improve the efficiency of their search warrants, such as funding Electronic Detection K9s and mobile forensics units. Visit https://givebutter.com/KTgivingtuesday to support this program today.
Education is the beginning of prevention and continues to be a top priority. We have partnered with experts to create a simple guide to educate parents and caregivers about warning signs and how to take action. We are distributing this guide across Indiana, and right here in Hamilton County. You can see the complete guide at knottoday.org/guide. Our goal is to translate these resources into multiple languages and develop a similar guide for youth.
Opportunities
Corporate Engagement
Corporate opportunities include educational programs, employer match gifts, and Program Partnership to financially support a specific initiative based on your companys culture and passions.
Fundraising Event
Our inaugural fundraising event will take place in Indianapolis on April 23, 2022. The Courage to
Compete Bowling Tournament will be a chance for representatives of area businesses
to socialize, network and support the kNot Today Foundation. Expect a high-end experience
of food, fun, celebrity bowlers and non-stop competition. Together we can end child sexual abuse, exploitation and
trafficking.
Giving Opportunities
Giving OpportunitiesYou can support kNot Today in a variety of ways: financial contributions, in-kind donations, and event and program sponsorship. If you know of a corporate or family foundation with grant opportunities, we would love to connect with you. Giving can be done through our website knottoday.org/donate and by texting KNOT to 55433. Contact us at partner@knotoday.org with questions or ideas!
Executive Director
- Alyssa Van Vactor
Board
- Linda Reich, President and, Co-Chair
- Frank Reich, Indianapolis Colts, Vice President and Co-Chair
- Dave Browne, Vice Chair
- Bill McCarthy-Compass Construction, Secretary
- Moriag McCarthy, Treasurer
- Steve Campbell- Indianapolis Colts
- Sean Clapp- Clapp Ferrucci Practice
- Dr. Jon Jansen- Community Health Network
- Dr. Noel Jansen- Community Health Network
- Megan Pace- Corporate Affairs Executive
- Holly Robinson Eli Lilly and Co/IU Health and School of Medicine, Sr. Medical Advisor/ Pediatrician in Child Abuse Pediatrics
- Christi Wolf, kNot Today
Fundraising Event Calendar
April 23, 2022
Courage to Compete: kNot Todays Annual Bowling Tournament
Contact partner@knotoday.org
We do not have a wish list but ways you can help activate are:
Sign our parent pledge on our website https://knottoday.org/parent-pledge/
Text KNOT to 55433
