On July 19, 2016, Sierah Joughin went for a bicycle ride in rural northwest Ohio. Sierah was kidnapped less than 500 feet from her home and it was later learned that she had been murdered by a previously convicted violent offender.
Keeping Our Girls Safe's is a grass roots organization created by the Kolasinski family (Sierah's long-time boyfriend Josh's family) to Honor Sierah's legacy. KOGS advocates; educates; empowers and engages against violence towards women.
We offer free survival classes focused on women's safety, mainly to high schools in Northwest Ohio.
KOGS also began a new program in 2021 specifically for first responders.
KOGS is a 501c3 nonprofit and depends solely on community donations; sponsorships and fundraising efforts to support it's mission.
Beginning in 2016, a motorcycle ride was organized to celebrate the life of Sierah by the Kolasinski family. This motorcycle ride was one of the largest rides in Northwest Ohio from 2016 - 2022.
In 2023, KOGS offered a fund-raiser aimed at a broader audience and organized a Purse Bingo in April. It was a great success and will continue - it was a great time of fun and laughs for a great cause.
We also host other fundraising efforts thought out the year, i.e., having an advocacy booth at the Fulton County Fair along with other community events.
To date, KOGS has given over 2500 women a free self-defense class; sponsored women's CCW classes; advocated against violence towards women at community events; and has sponsored two team trainings through our Honoring Good Deeds Program for first responders. Please visit the Honoring Good Deeds page for more information on how to request services of the team.
Please help us continue the above mission and continue to honor Sierah's (Ce's) legacy in our community by contributing to Keeping Our Girls & Communities Safe.
KOGS - Keeping Our Girls Safe is a recognized incorporated non-profit 501(c)(3) organization - this makes any donation tax deductible according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Contact us:
Keeping Our Girls Safe (KOGS)
P.O. Box 32
Lyons, Ohio 43533
[email protected]
non-profit 501c3, charity -- EIN 81-3570773
Contact us:
Keeping Our Girls Safe (KOGS)
P.O. Box 32
Lyons, Ohio 43533
[email protected]
non-profit 501c3, charity -- EIN 81-3570773