Friends of Karen Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary
North Salem, New York – Friends of Karen has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of January.
The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.
45 Years of Caring Because of You
In 45 years of service to the New York metro area community, Friends of Karen has demonstrated time and again a special way of caring. The legacy of kindness and compassion that our founder Sheila Petersen exemplified when she brought a quality of life to a gravely ill teen, Karen MacInnes, and her family so many years ago has been replicated thousands of times.
The unbreakable bond of sisters
When Christa was being treated for Leukemia, she and her beloved sister Skyla participated in Friends of Karen’s Sibling Support Program. Her mother Georgette, thinking it was a stomach bug, brought Christa to see the doctor. He told mom that Christa’s blood count was low. In 2021 five-year-old Christa began to complain of frequent stomach aches. Her mother Georgette, thinking…
“The Invisible String”
“The Invisible String” written by Patrice Karst is one of the most well loved books in our bag of tricks. This best selling picture book tells the story of unbreakable connections between loved ones.
Click link to read a poem compiled with the words of Friends of Karen children, inspired by “The Invisible String” and the season of love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Advance – DEI
Advance and expand our culture to be one of true belonging, attracting individuals from all backgrounds, including representation in our workforce, committees and Board.
DEI Advance
Recognize and celebrate the diversity of our families, supporters, and staff at events, on our website, on social media, and in our communications.
Implement – DEI
Implement training and encourage dialogue among staff and the Board of Directors to ensure we sustain a culture of belonging at all levels of the organization.
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