Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the NY Tri-State area.
Finest is a 20-year-old college student being treated for a recurrence of Synovial Sarcoma, a soft tissue tumor, that first occurred when he was 15 years old. His mother Melissa was interviewed about how Friends of Karen has helped her, Finest and his 18-year-old brother Malik.
Each year on April 10th, National Siblings Day, we celebrate the very special bond of support, friendship and love shared between siblings. Sibling bonds are often life-long relationships. Whether they grow old and gray together or are sadly separated by illness or death, they are tied together by something difficult to explain. They are knitted together; entwined by love and
Friday, May 3, 2024 to Sunday, May 5, 2024
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY
September 29, 2024 – 9:00am
Rockland Lake State Park – Valley Cottage, NY
of every dollar supports children and families
children helped since our founding in 1978
below poverty line family income
Families Supported in March
Our volunteers come in all sizes: children, teens, young professionals, retirees, and all ages in between. We even have multi-generational families who volunteer! We’ll match your time and talents to programs, projects and needs that enable Friends of Karen to support families.
We are proud to have the support and confidence of our corporate partners. Their generosity strengthens our ability to be a lifeline to our families.
