**These materials remain published because they reflect evidence the current Board of Kidstown International allegedly declined to review before Rusty Polinder was briefly brought back to assist the organization. Some of the communications were also allegedly sent during work hours and while on ministry property, raising additional concerns about the misuse of donor-supported time and resources.
It is difficult to share these materials, but we believe transparency is the only way to ensure the safety of the children this organization serves.
The following screenshots document a long-term pattern of behavior from Rusty Polinder while he was in a position of trust. The following records document explicit sexual content, instructions to maintain secrecy, and deviations from standard professional boundaries.
A Failure of Oversight
What makes this situation even more concerning is that, according to written communications, the Kidstown International Board was reportedly given the chance to look at this evidence before they brought Rusty back. Instead, the majority of the Board chose not to review the materials, while the leader attempting to hold Rusty accountable was reportedly pushed out.
Regarding Personal Boundaries
Beyond the sexual messages, we are including communications where Polinder describes engaging in voyeuristic behaviors, specifically observing individuals through windows—a dynamic that presents significant safeguarding concerns for an organization working with vulnerable populations.
The materials presented here are part of a documented record relating to matters of public interest involving the governance and oversight of a non-profit organization serving children. They are presented as accurately as possible and, where applicable, in their original context so readers may review the communications directly.
Content Warning:
The following images contain explicit sexual language. They are provided for transparency and may be disturbing to some viewers.
This message documents an explicit reference made by Polinder regarding physical arousal during an active organizational meeting
This message shows messages from Rusty Polinder during work hours.
This image shows messages from Rusty Polinder encouraging secrecy.
Disturbing comment about watching people through windows and enjoying it
