Helping One Little Girl at a Time
Mark 5:41
Our Story
Talitha Koum Foundation is a Christian organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, created to help women rise from the pain of childhood trauma, displacement, abuse, homelessness, incarceration, and other life-altering circumstances. Inspired by the words of Jesus in Mark 5:41—“Little girl, get up”—we provide faith-centered support, healing resources, practical assistance, and opportunities that help women rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence, and purpose.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help women and girls rise from trauma, hardship, and displacement through faith-centered healing, compassionate support, practical resources, and opportunities for lasting restoration.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where every woman and girl knows that her past does not define her future and has the faith, support, resources, and opportunity to rise, heal, and live with purpose.
Meet Our Leadership
BARBARA DANTZLER
Pastor Barbara Dantzler is the Founder, CEO, and Visionary of Talitha Koum Foundation. She is a pastor, teacher, foster and adoptive mother, and advocate whose ministry is rooted in faith, family, and restoration. After experiencing healing from childhood trauma through the Word of God, Pastor Barbara felt called to help women pursue that same freedom and wholeness. Talitha Koum Foundation was established in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 14, 2026, as an extension of that calling: “Little girl, get up.”
CHRYSTAL MARTIN
Chrystal Martin was raised in ministry and brings strong Christian faith, compassion, and organizational leadership to Talitha Koum Foundation. As a mother and military wife, she understands the importance of resilience, structure, and community. Her experience organizing, supporting, and working with people from diverse backgrounds helps provide the administrative foundation needed to move the organization’s mission forward.
LAQUITA
HARDIN
LaQuita Hardin is a devoted woman of God who brings education, experience, and purpose to her role as CFO of Talitha Koum Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting and a master’s degree in Business Management. With more than 10 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, she also holds notary, NMLS, credit, and term-life licenses. LaQuita uses her financial knowledge and professional experience to support the foundation’s mission with integrity, wisdom, and excellence.