Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the NY Tri-State area.
For years, our balloons carried us forward. Today, we’re proud to introduce a symbol that captures who we’ve always been: a heart. ❤️
This heart represents the love, care, and commitment of our staff and supporters, and the strength, love, and resilience of the families we serve. Our look is changing, but our heart never will. Thank you for being part of it.
October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase awareness of depression, reduce stigma, and encourage individuals experiencing emotional distress to seek appropriate support.
Liv and Gabriela are energetic, creative, and loving sisters. Liv is 7 years old, and Gabriela is 9. They also have a 1-year-old baby brother who recently started walking and loves getting into their toys! Now that he is older—and doing so well with his medical care—Liv and Gabriela love being able to play with him even more. Learning About
Some sisters share a bond. Alessia and Vida share a gift that changed everything. Eight-year-old Alessia and her two-year-old sister, Vida, are as different—and as close—as two sisters can be. Alessia is a thoughtful, studious observer with a playful side. Vida brings the spunk, whether she’s swiping Alessia’s paintbrush during an art therapy session with Friends of Karen’s Siobhan or
Friends of Karen’s Feed-A-Family program provides grocery gift cards so families caring for a critically ill child can enjoy a meal together.
Watch this video to learn more about Friends of Karen.
of every dollar supports children and families
children helped since our founding in 1978
below poverty line family income
Families Supported in January
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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