Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the NY Tri-State area.
Previous Next Thank you to everyone who made our Heroes Among Us Gala a success! From our incredible sponsors and honorees to our dedicated board members and amazing attendees—your support means the world to us. The evening’s highlight was hearing the heartfelt stories of Ariana, Christa, and their families, reminding us of how Friends of Karen had their back during
The struggles Friends of Karen families face may appear to be a hurdle in recognizing the positive, yet year after year Friends of Karen children show us that love and appreciation so often grow stronger with struggle. That perspective helps these families recognize what fills their hearts with thanks. We are grateful for our own community at Friends of Karen; the resilient families, compassionate staff and volunteers and the generous donors. Together we belong to a community bond by hope and kindness.
What a night to remember at the New York Islanders game on Saturday, October 26th at UBS Arena where Friends of Karen was honored to be one of the featured charities for their Hockey With A Heart program! We were thrilled to invite three Friends of Karen Families to attend the game as special guests. Seeing their excitement and joy
Friends of Karen Boad Member, Dr. Sarah Norris
Thursday, March 13, 2025 6pm-10:30pm
Oheka Castle 135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, New York
of every dollar supports children and families
children helped since our founding in 1978
below poverty line family income
Families Supported in November
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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