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 2022, Karen Circle members gathered via Zoom and awarded $28,000 to the following project proposals:
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Gaga Ball Pit
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Community Room Table and Chairs
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Professional Development
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Stage Lighting
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Zen Garden and Labyrinth Landscaping
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Shelving for Outdoor Primary Classrooms
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Junior Great Books Sets
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Stainless Steel Cookware and Professional Cooktop
The 2023 Karen Circle will meet for the annual luncheon at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club on Thursday, November 9 at Noon. Please let Renee Hintz know if you plan to be a part of the 2023 Karen Circle: renee@traversechildrenshouse.org.