Blog - Karen Best

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

What are you doing to celebrate this year? I just got back from visiting my son and his family in New Hampshire. I went for my youngest grandson Sawyer’s 4th birthday. He’s incredibly articulate for a four-year-old—one foot still in toddlerhood and the other boldly tackling the world. He carries his well-loved teddy under one […]
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!

Jefferson Community Foundation

Jefferson Community Foundation is your local community foundation, and our work is dedicated to the residents of Jefferson County. Founded in 2005, we understand the landscape — trends, obstacles, and opportunities — of community health and keep abreast of efforts that will enable all people to thrive. We know which local nonprofits are focused on […]
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Celebrating Black History month!

“African Americans and Labor” This year’s Black history month theme of Black people in the labor force is a testament to unimaginable resilience and unyielding hope in the face of profound injustice. From the brutal dehumanization of enslavement, where generations toiled without freedom or recognition, to the Reconstruction era’s fragile promises of opportunity, African Americans have […]
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Honoring a Courageous Leader, Activist & Speaker: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we honor the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his important, meaningful contributions. Please join me in remembering Dr. King on this day and throughout the year by following his example – extend a hand to those in need and let kindness prevail. “We need qualitative shifts in our souls as […]