In 2005, a group of women came together for lunch and formed the Karen Circle. The Karen Circle was named after Dr. Karen Gilhooly who was a mother, physician, and involved parent at The Children’s House. Each member of the Karen Circle makes a $1,000 gift to The Children’s House. When these gifts are combined, the result has a truly transformational impact on our school.
In November 2023, Karen Circle members gathered for lunch and awarded $31,000 to the following project proposals:
- Professional Development
- Country Research Books for Elementary
- New Chairs for the Gym
- Employee Relations
- Milkweed Classroom Climber
- Caregiver + Child Class Seed Funds
- Primary Library
- Laminator, Cart, and Supplies
- Gross Motor Furniture for Nido and YCC
- Compass Junior High Intermester and Art Materials
The 2024 Karen Circle will meet for the annual luncheon at The Burrow located at 12930 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 on Thursday, November 7 at Noon. Please let Shanna Gonzalez know if you plan to be a part of the 2024 Karen Circle: shanna@traversechildrenshouse.org.