The Ole Ms. Kringle (OMK) Foundation was born from a simple truth: every young adult deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported as they step into their future. We serve homeless and at-risk young adults ages 18–25 with compassion at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to wrap these young people in community, encouragement, and practical resources so they can build their independant lives with confidence and hope.
Our signature Journey Mentor Program pairs each young adult with a caring, trained mentor who becomes a steady presence in a world that often feels unpredictable. Together, they celebrate small wins, work through tough days, set goals, and rediscover what’s possible. At OMK, we believe that when someone gives you just an inch of support, belief, and love — you can take a mile. And we’re here to offer that inch again and again, until each young soul feels strong enough to walk forward on their own.
Creativity is part of our heartbeat. Through music, art, storytelling, and community connection, we remind young adults that their voice matters and their story is worth telling. Our annual fundraiser, OMK – The Musical, reflects this spirit beautifully — blending humor, heart, and hope to support the work we do every day.
As we grow, our dream expands toward Kringle Haus, warm transitional homes where young adults can feel safe, breathe deeply, and begin again.
The OMK Foundation is more than a nonprofit — it’s a family, a soft landing place, and a source of strength for young adults who have weathered far more than many ever see. We walk with them, cheer for them, and believe in their future even on the days they struggle to believe in it themselves. Here, healing is possible. Growth is possible. And a new story is always within reach.