'Torrie Kerr’s daughter was 4 months old when two teenagers shot and killed the baby’s father – in front of his oldest son – in a botched robbery."Often, after such a tragedy, the surviving spouse or parents are showered with sympathy while the children go unnoticed," the mother of three said.
Sun Sentinel. (2008, December 9). Woman’s mission: To heal and restore. South Florida Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2008/12/09/womans-mission-to-heal-and-restore/
When Torrie L. Kerr founded the WATCH Foundation in 2006...
... she did so with a hope to heal young hearts that were facing loss and emotional upheaval - just as her own children were when her partner was murdered in 1999.
Hoping to use her own pain for purpose, she executed that - and more! By coordinating outreach with local businesses and cultivating love centered professional connections, Torrie was able to continuously host and take part in events, fundraisers, and food/supply drives - as well as provide mentoring and counseling services to those in need.
After her untimely death in July of 2025, Torrie's family vowed to keep her mission alive; thus - WATCH (2026) quickly came to a reality. With a widely broadened list of causes, services, and more children and families eligible for assistance and support - WATCH has re-emerged ready to "save the world" via outreach - and honor Torrie while doing so!
Torrie was supported by her family and friends alike in her mission; her late Mother Jacqueline Kerr-Williams seen below (left) by her side at a WATCH event in 2021, and her grand daughter Ja'Niyah (who lost both parents to death and incarceration**), above.
A personal, family mission - ensures that this TN State Licensed 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization will not only be upheld to human moral standards - but is also anchored in purpose and responsibility on a Christ centered level.
