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OUR MOTTO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuko Pamoja:
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OUR FOCUS AREAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Programs designed to give disadvantaged learners a step up are preferred. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Equality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Organizations that are actively working
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Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Environmental initiatives that focus on bringing people together to determine best practices and mitigate harm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The KARIS Foundation is a private family philanthropic organization established by Martha and David Moore in December 2009.\u00a0 Other board members include son Andrew Moore;\u00a0daughter Emily Pierson and her husband William Pierson; and daughter Clara Moore and her husband Clifford Stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KARIS supports 501 (c)(3) organizations whose purposes include at least one of the following: support of educational initiatives, sustainable environmental practices, or programming dedicated to the equitable treatment of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The existence of the KARIS Foundation is predicated on the strongly held belief of the family that \u201cto whom much is given, much is expected.\u201d   The family is committed to support designated charities in  meaningful ways both financially and as volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Team<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Martha & David Moore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Andrew Moore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Emily & William Pierson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Board Members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clara Moore & Clifford Stone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Supported organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Past Giving<\/strong>
Americares<\/a>
The Wild Animal Sanctuary <\/a>
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
<\/a>Centerstone Behavioral Health of Indiana 
<\/a>Central Lydia Archeological Dig 
<\/a>Conservation Colorado 
<\/a>Colorado Wildlif<\/a>e Federation
<\/a>Farm Church
<\/a>Habitat for Humanity, Indiana 
<\/a>Lighthouse Writer\u2019s Workshop  
<\/a>NEAR \u2013 Indianapolis
<\/a>Rocky Mountain Wild  
<\/a>Save the Elephants: Elephants & Bees Project
<\/a>826 Valencia
<\/a>Women\u2019s Bean Project, Denver 
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Currently Supporting<\/strong>
Bicycles for Humanity Colorado
<\/a>Color<\/a>ado 14er\u2019s Initiative  
<\/a>Defenders of Wildlife 
<\/a>Greater Yellowstone Coalition 
<\/a>Growing Gardens, Cultiva Youth Program, Boulder 
<\/a>Middle Way House, Women\u2019s Crisis Prevention Center 
<\/a>Sun Valley Youth Center, Denver 
<\/a>Wildlife Conservation Network
<\/a>World Monuments Fund<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Currently Supporting<\/strong>
Adventure Cycling Association<\/a>
Grand Canyon Trust<\/a>
Glen Canyon Institute<\/a>
Trees, Water, People<\/a>
Bears Ears Partnership<\/a>
Food for Thought<\/a>
Denver Inner City Parish<\/a>



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Programs designed to give disadvantaged learners a step up are preferred.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a retired teacher, Martha is acutely aware of the inequities that exist in educational situations and systems.  It is a unified passion of the family to actively support organizations that are endeavoring to educate children and adults, particularly in the areas of literacy, early learning, and real life experiences \u2013 organizations that nourish learners and value their potential. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Equality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

KARIS supports organizations that are hands on, actively working to provide a better standard of living by addressing safety, food, medical care, housing, and equitable support for those who need it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily and Clara have all been actively involved in volunteering for organizations that work to protect women\u2019s rights, and help women in crisis.\u00a0 They have marched in Washington DC and written to Congress persons about many issues relating to equitable and safe treatment of women.\u00a0The family also shares a mutual concern about the increase in dangerous street drugs and how these drugs negatively impact the mentally ill and homeless populations, as well as other addicted individuals.\u00a0 Food insecurity and affordable housing are related issues that must be addressed in tandem.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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KARIS favors supporting environmental initiatives that focus on bringing people together to determine best practices and mitigate harm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Moores are active outdoor enthusiasts.\u00a0 Time spent in nature and a mutual respect for the wildlife and people who coexist in this world are paramount to the decisions KARIS makes to support sustainable, viable environmental practices.\u00a0 Clara has spent extensive time in Africa working on wildlife protection, and at the same time educating local farmers about practices to mitigate crop damage caused by animals.\u00a0 Clara serves on the board of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, which endeavors to bring all parties to the table to mediate wildlife conflicts and construct solutions to environmental challenges in the American west.\u00a0 Will has a strong passion for disaster relief, especially in places\u00a0 directly impacted by global warming. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s Work Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CONTACT US<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Say Hello!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Have questions? Want to work together or to stay in touch? Send us a message via the contact form or to the email below. We’d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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