Kim Maria Foundation

Acts of kindness, random and intentional, great and small, make an impact in this world. Kim was not only a talented mixed media artist that had a prosperous 10 year career, she left behind a legacy of joy, love and inspiration to all who knew and met her. 

The Kim Maria Foundation was
created to carry forward Kim's giving and generous nature to continue making a difference in her memory.

During her career as an artist, Kim donated a number of pieces to various causes and charities. She also served as a "Mom" to several foster dogs. Kim's beautiful and passionate spirit will live on in helping others.

What We Do

The mission of the Kim Maria Foundation is to raise money for causes and organizations that Kim supported. Each year we will host a creative fundraising project with proceeds to benefit a charity we select that year.

Mixed Media Pin by Kim Maria

5th Annual Event 2013

MSPCA Angell Memorial Run Fur Fun~ Saturday, November 9th. 5K run along the Charles River in Boston. We will run in Kim's memory and to help animals in need! Visit our team page and please support us: Run Fur Fun ~ Team Kim Maria

Donations in Kim's Memory

2013 

This year we made a donation in Kim's memory to help an inocent puppy that had been severely beaten and left in a trash can to die in the city of Niagara Falls. Luckily he was rescued and is getting the care and love he needs from the Niagara SPCA.

2012

In 2012 we made a donation in Kim's memory to help a Jack Russell puppy named Phoenix. Phoenix was burned and left for dead in the streets of Buffalo, NY by two horrible criminals that are now in prison for animal cruelty. Luckily, a witness to the crime saved Phoenix and he was rushed to Friends of the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Phoenix received amazing care by the staff and paid for by so many generous donations. Kim would have been the first one calling to adopt and she would have loved this dog. The good news ~ Phoenix has been adopted into a loving and supportive home! To read about Phoenix's Law and about this amazing dog, visit: Phoenix's Law

Annual Event 2011

MSPCA Angell Walk For Animals ~ Sunday, September 11th, Boston, MA

We walked in Kim's Memory to help dogs and cats across the state get the medical care, love and homes they need! We raised over $800 - thanks for your support!

Annual Event 2010

Light the Night Walk ~ Friday, September 24th at Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY

Thanks for supporting TeamKim Maria! Our family walked in Kim's memory to help raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We raised over $2,600! Thank you!

Visit Team Kim Maria webpage:

Light the Night Team Kim Maria

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We now have a Blog - Check Back Soon for Posts

Click on KimMaria Blog to see new posts on upcoming events, random thoughts and general information

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Thanks for your support on the National Spay Day Photo Contest 2010! 

Kim was passionate about animal rescue and no-kill shelter adoptions. We entered our dog Diva in this contest to celebrate the lives of pets and support raising funds for spaying and neutering. Your votes were donations to a worthy cause. In Kim's memory our lively Boston Terrier Diva came in the top 500 (out of thousands!) and helped the lives of many dogs and cats - Thank You!

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Our First Event 2009

In Kim's memory, the Foundation hosted a silent auction on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Shannon Pub in Buffalo.

We raised over $2,100 with the proceeds benefiting the arts program for Gilda's Club Western New York. In 2012, Gilda's Club merged with Life Transitions Center.

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Visit our Events page to learn more about past and upcoming fundraisers.