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03/26/2026

⭐It's Okay to Laugh (in Exactly ONE Month!) - HURRY!! Purchase your tickets today to enjoy an evening of fun and heartfelt connection with the Kara grief support community! Sat April 25 - Reception starts at 3:30pm | Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto - https://mailchi.mp/kara-grief/1-month-to-go

03/26/2026

https://kara-grief.org/fundraiser26

You're invited to join us on Saturday, April 25th at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto for a night of lighthearted connections and uplifting humor at Kara’s Spring Fundraiser It’s Okay to Laugh! Celebrate our community of HOPE and nearly 50 years of Kara’s compassionate care for those who are grieving.

Don Reed, our guest comedian and teller of tales, shares a meaningful observation: “Laughter and storytelling are the keys to human connection.” Don will inspire us with humor by telling his captivating life stories and heartfelt remembrances that are sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant, but always profoundly true.

03/24/2026

"When you say their name, you are not reminding me that they died, you are letting me know you remembered that they lived."

- Elizabeth Edwards

03/21/2026

“Kara helped me to get my grief somewhat under control. Individual counseling is helping me the most as I'm learning to think through and to see that I did my best to support and help my daughter. That I should not hold myself responsible for what happened. Group counseling helped my spouse and I to see that we both grieve differently reducing the strain on our relationship. I cannot say enough positive things about Kara. Thank you for helping me to save my sanity and strive to find my joy."

- Adult Services Client

03/18/2026

"You do not get over grief. You can only learn to walk alongside it."

03/17/2026

Join Kara and allcove for an evening to take some time to recognize your grief. Designed for anyone aged 12-25, join us as we decorate cookies and discuss the madness, sadness, and happiness of it all as we explore the rollercoaster of emotions that grief takes us on!

03/14/2026

🌟 You're Invited! Kara's 2026 Fundraiser - It's Okay to Laugh! 🌟 Join Us for an Exciting Evening of Fun & Fundraising with Featured Comedian & Storyteller, Don Reed! - https://mailchi.mp/kara-grief/youre-invited-its-okay-to-laugh

2026 Spring Fundraiser

03/13/2026

Get ready for It’s Okay to Laugh – our 2026 spring fundraiser! Join us on April 25th at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto for an uplifting night of fun and fundraising!

Don is an award-winning comedian and master storyteller who has appeared on television networks and cable channels. Known for transforming personal narratives into immersive, deeply human experiences, Reed seamlessly weaves humor with emotional truth, and was named NPR Storyteller of the Year.

Tickets are now live, and you can get them at:

https://kara-grief.org/fundraiser26

We hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

Peninsula Health Care District is hosting a FREE community keynote featuring experts from Blue Zones to explore how communities can make everyday environments—where people live, work, and socialize—support healthier choices.

Could San Mateo County become one of the healthiest places to live? 🌿

Around the world, certain communities—known as Blue Zones—are home to some of the highest concentrations of people living healthy, active lives into their 90s and even 100s. Researchers have studied these regions for years to understand the lifestyle and environmental factors that support longevity and wellbeing.

Now, that model could be coming to San Mateo County.

Peninsula Health Care District is hosting a FREE community keynote featuring experts from Blue Zones to explore how communities can make everyday environments—where people live, work, and socialize—support healthier choices.

What you’ll learn:
• What scientists discovered in the world’s longest-living communities
• How the Blue Zones model is transforming cities across the country
• What a Blue Zones initiative could mean for San Mateo County
• How residents, businesses, and local leaders can get involved

IGNITE SAN MATEO COUNTY – Community Keynote
🗓 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
📍 College of San Mateo Theater, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, CA
Registration: 5:00–6:00 PM
Presentation: 6:00–7:30 PM

🎟 Free and open to the public
🔗 RSVP:
BlueZonesIgniteSanMateoKeynote.eventbrite.com

03/11/2026

Hearing words like these from clients makes the work worth it. Thank you for your continued support that allows Kara to continue to serve the community!

03/10/2026

Taller El Impacto del Duelo en las Relaciones de Pareja

11 de marzo de 2026

https://kara-grief.org/events/taller-impacto-del-duelo-en-relaciones-de-pareja/

03/07/2026

A little less than a month left to apply for Camp Kara!

Camp Kara is a free bereavement camp for youth ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens come together for one weekend to participate in traditional fun camp activities and peer support focused grief activities. Campers are supported throughout the weekend by Kara’s highly trained volunteers and staff.

Since 2008 Kara has operated an annual bereavement camp dedicated to creating a safe and caring space for grieving children and teens to share experiences around grief and loss, acquire coping skills, and gain support from making connections with peers.

An application must be filled in order to attend camp, so be sure to get them in before our deadline, March 30th!

For more information:

https://kara-grief.org/services/camp-kara/