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Melissa Crook urges Denton to back Kade Foundation’s survivor services and safety center vision
Summary
Melissa Crook, founder of the Kade Foundation, told the council she formed the nonprofit after her daughter’s death and outlined plans for coordinated survivor services, a rapid response team to work with law enforcement, educational programs and transitional housing; she invited council members to National Night Out outreach.
Melissa Crook, who identified herself to the council as the founder of the organization she described in the packet, presented the Kade Foundation’s mission and local plans and asked the town to consider partnering on survivor services.
"I am Melissa Crook, founder of the Cave Foundation," she said, and explained the foundation grew from her promise after losing her daughter to intimate‑partner violence. Crook said the group’s stated goals include community education on warning signs, advocacy and safety planning, a rapid response team that can work alongside law enforcement when appropriate, survivor documentation resources, scholarships and outreach programs. "Kade stands for know the signs, acknowledge the abuse, decide to lead, end the violence," she told the council.
Crook said the foundation has secured property intended for transitional tiny homes called Hope Village and is developing a portfolio of services including a proposed Kade Safety Center. She also said local partners, including a contact at United Way, have expressed interest and that the foundation will have a booth at National Night Out the next evening. "If anything about this resonates with you, even one idea, please reach out," she said. The council accepted the presentation and Crook offered to provide printed materials to the board for follow‑up.
Why it matters: Crook framed the foundation as a coordinating organization intended to strengthen, not replace, existing shelters and support services; the council was not asked to take formal action at the meeting but members were offered materials and a follow‑up path to explore potential partnerships.
