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Investigation Discovery is recognizing everyday heroes that inspire a difference in the lives of others through their dedication to victims’ rights and healing. Each winner will receive a $5,000 grant for their charity.
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Michelle Metje
Michelle Metje started Corey’s Network, Inc. after her oldest son, Corey Laykovich, was murdered in 2013. Their mission is to provide immediate support, advocacy and services to surviving victims of homicide in the Kansas City metropolitan precincts. Corey’s Network, Inc. connects victims with programs that hold candle vigils, provide meals for grieving families, and offer long term support. The organization also provides guidance on speaking with the police and media, as well as providing funding for victim’s funerals. So far, they have helped pay for 160 funerals and has started 5 trust funds for siblings or children of victims. Additionally, Corey’s Network, Inc. hosts a workshop that teaches surviving victims about support programs and other issues, as well as bringing in speakers such as police captains, grief counselors, and attorneys to provide survivors with more support and information. To learn more, please visit https://coreysnetwork.org/.