Match from Lauren McCluskey Foundation Helps Whitman County Humane Society Exceed Kitten Shower Goal
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is proud to support the Whitman County Humane Society (WCHS) in expanding its capacity to deliver life-saving care to vulnerable animals. This spring, the Foundation contributed $1,500 in matching funds to the shelter’s May Kitten Shower Fundraiser & Supply Drive, helping the campaign more than triple its $3,060 goal. With just […]
Honoring Lauren McCluskey with Nicole Noren and Celene Beth in the Season Finale of True Crime and Hollywood
In this powerful season finale of True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal Tale, producer Celene Beth sits down with director, producer, and award-winning journalist Nicole Noren for the very first time to talk about LISTEN, the ESPN documentary that told the story of Lauren McCluskey’s life, advocacy, and tragic case. Together, they reflect on their […]
New in 2025 Round up at Walmart to support the Lauren McCluskey Foundation
We’re thrilled to share that the Lauren McCluskey Foundation is now part of the Walmart Spark Good Program, where customers can round up at Walmart to support our work. This exciting partnership offers an easy, impactful way for Walmart customers to support the Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s life saving work. Now, when you shop online, in-store, […]
Washington State Attorney General’s Office Launches Statewide Seek Then Speak Website
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office in partnership with End Violence Against Women International has launched SeekThenSpeakWA.com — a new website offering Washington-specific resources to support adult sexual assault survivors and their loved ones. This site promotes Seek Then Speak, an interactive tool developed by EVAWI to help survivors explore options, gather information, and, if […]
Foundation supports amateur athletics at Pullman High with donation for Pole Vault Mat
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation has made a donation to the Pullman High School Track and Field program to help purchase a new pole vault mat, underscoring its commitment to amateur athletics and the development of young athletes. Established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey, the Foundation is dedicated to changing the culture […]
Professor Holly Wang “Runs for Lauren” in Tokyo Marathon
Dr. Holly Wang, a former Washington State University colleague of our founder, Jill McCluskey and now a professor at Michigan State University, is not only a distinguished scholar and AAEA Fellow but also an incredible marathon runner. Recently, she competed in the Tokyo Marathon, where she once again dedicated her race to Lauren McCluskey. Beyond […]
Enablers and Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birmingham Jail Letter
In the research paper, Amos N. Guiora delves into the concept of enablers—individuals whose actions, whether intentional or unintentional, protect perpetrators of harm from accountability. Guiora draws a parallel between the Bystander Initiative at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, emphasizing how […]
Virtual campaign in honor of Lauren’s Birthday scheduled for February 12th, 2025
Everyone has the power to listen, believe, and respond when someone asks for help. The Lauren McCluskey Foundation has turned this into a simple pledge: I will listen to and believe you if someone is threatening you. These words can alter the course of lives—offering support to victims and their families when it matters most. February 12th, 2025, […]
2025 Pullman fundraising dinner and auction moved to Spring 2026
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is shifting the timing of it’s annual Pullman fundraising dinner and auction, a hallmark event traditionally held each fall. The next gathering, originally slated for fall 2025, will now take place in spring 2026, with the exact date to be finalized in the coming months. The Utah fundraising dinner and auction […]
More than 300 greek students make Lauren’s Promise at Alpha Chi Omega
As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Washington State University Omega Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega (a national women’s fraternity), Linda Mittelhammer, Director of Community Relations for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, partnered with student Kelly Colbourne, alumna Barbara Calapristi, and members of the Omega collegiate and alumnae chapters to incorporate Lauren’s Promise into the King Alpha […]
