Kara

Kara is a nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 1976, the organization employs 226 people and serves the San Francisco Bay Area. Kara provides comprehensive grief support, crisis response, and education to individuals and communities. Their services are tailored to children, teens, families, and adults facing the challenges of death and dying. Kara serves over 5,000 individuals annually, aiming to offer compassionate support to help people navigate grief and find renewed hope and meaning. The organization's services are primarily delivered by over 100 trained volunteers who have personal experience with loss. These volunteers, supported by professional staff and ongoing training, guide individuals through life-threatening illnesses and bereavement. Kara relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to sustain its operations. For more information about Kara and its services, please visit kara-grief.org.