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 Cambria Hotel's Reflect Bistro, located at 255 Munson Ave US31, Traverse City, MI 49686 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.