From Pain to Purpose: How Tammy Ryder-Harms Is Transforming Teen Lives with Kaleidoscope Teens

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In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Tammy Ryder-Harms, founder of Kaleidoscope Teens, to share her powerful story of turning trauma into transformation. After navigating domestic abuse and her daughter’s mental health crisis, Tammy launched a life-changing nonprofit that offers immediate, no-cost support to teens in need. With suicide rates rising and youth hopelessness at an all-time high, Kaleidoscope Teens bridges the mental health gap through peer groups, real-life education, and creative outlets like music production. Tune in to hear how brokenness becomes beauty—and hope gets unlocked.

Tammy's Contact Info:

Website - www.kaleidoscopeteens.org

Email - tryderharms@kaleidoscopeteens.org 

Cell phone - 952-500-9723 

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Upcoming Event:

PeopleFest! Party -July 27, 2025 - Kaleidoscope Teens featured 4:00-4:20pm

Resource Mentioned:

Francis Chan - Rope Illustration

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