Ken & Kelly Haynes are the co-directors of Upward Families.

 (OK, so this is an old photo)

Several years ago we witnessed some close friends go through a terrible divorce. Our hearts were broken as the couple went through the difficult process of tearing apart the family. We felt helpless as we tried to encourage them to work things out, but we were ill equipped to give them the advice they needed.  Since then:  We have become trained as educators and mentors, and hold classes and weekend seminars in strengthening and protecting marriages.  We've worked with couples who have been separated and at the brink of divorce, helping them find hope and reconciliation.

We have also watched several of our young friends loose their husbands due to medical issues.  Some had young children to raise without a father.  The death of the spouse often means that the widow is left without income and without health insurance.  God calls us to take care of them.  We collect funds and give 100% to widows and the fatherless.  If you want to join us in blessing these people or would like to submit a widow's name for consideration to receive these funds, please see our "Widows and Fatherless" page.  The donation is tax deductible and we will email you with a receipt that includes our non-profit EIN.

If you would like to contact us, please email us at either:

Ken@UpwardFamilies.org

Kelly@UpwardFamilies.org

This picture is a little more recent