Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the NY Tri-State area.
Traditions provide comfort and a sense of belonging. Whether it is Grandma’s famous recipe, a favorite holiday song, a blessing or prayer recited by heart or a story passed down through generations. Rituals bring meaning, nurture connections and give us something to look forward to and hope for.
Friends of Karen Mom Explains Sickle Cell Disease in her new Children’s Book, Just Like the Moon. Looking for resources to support her daughter, Alessia who was diagnosed with SCD, Maite Rodriguez dreamed of writing a children’s book to explain the disease in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
Friends of Karen’s Thanksgiving Feed-A-Family program provides grocery gift cards so families caring for a critically ill child can enjoy a holiday meal together.
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of every dollar supports children and families
children helped since our founding in 1978
below poverty line family income
Families Supported in October
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.
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