Kara

Kara Kara provides bereavement support to children, teens, families and adults. Kara is dedicated to ensuring that therapy services are accessible to the community.

Our vision is to see people of all ages compassionately supported on their journey through grief so they can move toward renewed hope and meaning. Kara services offer emotional support and information to those grieving a death or coping with a terminal illness. Kara provides a safe place to express and normalize feelings of grief, to learn to integrate grief and move forward with renewed hope and meaning. Kara offers both peer support and therapy

Kara peer services are provided by volunteers with experience in healing from their own personal loss; volunteers who are carefully screened, trained and supervised. Donations are gratefully accepted as we do not charge a fee for peer support services. Grief therapy services are provided by interns who have completed their course requirements and are working on their client hours for licensing. Therefore Kara provides services for a reasonable fee and program staff will be happy to discuss the fee schedule with you. Kara does not espouse a particular religion or philosophy. We encourage those we serve to draw strength from their own personal spiritual beliefs, family, friends and other community resources to build sustaining support.

Anticipation around the holidays while grieving, what helps you during these times?
12/05/2025

Anticipation around the holidays while grieving, what helps you during these times?


Please join us for a meaningful evening of remembrance where personal sharing on the themes of Memory, Hope, Love, Coura...
12/04/2025

Please join us for a meaningful evening of remembrance where personal sharing on the themes of Memory, Hope, Love, Courage and Community come together with live music and culminate in a special candle lighting ceremony to honor loved ones who have died. For those joining online, please feel free to use a standard or electronic candle as part of the community ceremony.

This hybrid service is open to all. An opportunity to support Kara financially will be presented at the conclusion of the event and a light refreshments reception will be held immediately after the service in the adjacent fellowship hall.

More information about how to attend in person as well as the Zoom link to register for the online version is available on our website!

https://kara-grief.org/events/2025-candlelight-service-of-remembrance/


"But you can build a future out of anything. A scrap, a flicker. The desire to go forward, slowly, one foot at a time. Y...
12/02/2025

"But you can build a future out of anything. A scrap, a flicker. The desire to go forward, slowly, one foot at a time. You can build an airy city out of ruins."

- Lauren Oliver


With gratitude, from the Kara family to yours. Thank you for being valuable members of the community that Kara is so pro...
11/27/2025

With gratitude, from the Kara family to yours. Thank you for being valuable members of the community that Kara is so proud to serve each and every day!

For nearly five decades, Kara has been a place where connection brings healing. In our circles of support, people share ...
11/26/2025

For nearly five decades, Kara has been a place where connection brings healing. In our circles of support, people share their stories, tears, and memories—and discover that even in grief, they are not alone.

Every hug, every shared moment of understanding, reminds us that connection is what carries us through loss.

Because of you, thousands of children, teens, and adults find the courage to reach out and the comfort of being met with compassion. Your generosity ensures that our peer grief support services remain free and accessible to anyone who needs them.

One client expressed the relief your support makes possible: “Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not easy. Kara took away the financial burden during this time.”

Your heartfelt contribution eases the financial strain on grieving hearts. With your support, we can reach our $400,000 end of year goal and keep hope and healing within everyone’s reach.

Please make a gift today and help us build a community of compassion and connection to ensure that no one faces grief alone.

Donate today at:

https://kara-grief.org/donate

The holiday season brings families and friends together, which means you may spend more time around children who are gri...
11/24/2025

The holiday season brings families and friends together, which means you may spend more time around children who are grieving.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re sharing tips to help you support them in meaningful ways during the holidays.

For a free resource on supporting children during the holiday season, visit nacg.org/holiday.

November 20 is Children's Grief Awareness Day. This is a time to shed light on the struggles of children who have experi...
11/20/2025

November 20 is Children's Grief Awareness Day. This is a time to shed light on the struggles of children who have experienced the death of someone significant to them, as well as give tips on what we can do to support them.

We hope that the resources we have been sharing throughout the month have been helpful!


Children of all abilities grieve, and every child deserves support guided by who they are and what they need.This Childr...
11/19/2025

Children of all abilities grieve, and every child deserves support guided by who they are and what they need.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the need for grief support that adapts to children of all abilities.

For a free resource on supporting children of all abilities, visit nacg.org/all-abilities.

Those caring for children who are grieving are often grieving themselves. Caring for yourself is essential, so you can s...
11/17/2025

Those caring for children who are grieving are often grieving themselves. Caring for yourself is essential, so you can support them.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re sharing self-care tips for caregivers because when you’re supported, you’re better able to support the child in your care.

Children don’t grieve the same way adults do. Their understanding of death changes as they grow, and their grief often c...
11/13/2025

Children don’t grieve the same way adults do. Their understanding of death changes as they grow, and their grief often comes in waves.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, let’s remember every child who is grieving needs support that meets them where they are.

For free resources on supporting children who are grieving, visit nacg.org/resources.

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457 Kingsley Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
94301

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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