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Spread love this February

Spread Love This February! Every act of kindness counts. Together, we can support families in need. This February, JOIN Friends of Karen in spreading love to children battling life-threatening illnesses. Share a picture of yourself with a loved one on social media to spread kindness and hope.   Snap a photo Tag US @friendsofkaren

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From siblings for siblings

Art by Ayrton

Ayrton expresses his love for his late brother through heartfelt images, using purple and gold – his brother’s favorite colors. The string heart symbolizes the enduring connections we maintain with loved ones after they pass, through memories, traditions, and shared activities. The shield represents how we confront grief, with his mom, dad, himself, and Keaneu – navigating this journey together.

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Dr. Sarah Norris

Friends of Karen Boad Member, Dr. Sarah Norris

 

EVENTS

Family Support

79¢

of every dollar supports children and families

Family Support

18, 311

children helped since our founding in 1978

32%

below poverty line family income

302

Families Supported in January

Become a Volunteer

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.

Partners

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.