The people everyone leans on deserve somewhere to lean, too. To me, being cared for is part of having the strength to keep giving.
Join the foundation
What could
your care
set in motion?
You do not need a grand gesture. Start with what you can bring. Help Jana shape a foundation where care becomes guidance, and guidance becomes something we pass on.
- Help shape a nonprofit at its beginning.
- Bring your time, your skills, or an idea worth exploring.
- Express interest in supporting the work as it develops.
A meaningful first step
Tell us what you bring.
This is an expression of interest as ALIRA develops. There is no membership fee or payment in this form.
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Before you step forward
A few things
worth knowing.
What does joining mean right now?
ALIRA is in development. The form records your interest so Jana can connect with you about the direction of the foundation and opportunities as they become available. It is not a paid membership or confirmation of a role.
Can I give time or skills instead of money?
Yes. Time, practical skills, ideas, and a willingness to participate are meaningful ways to contribute. Tell Jana what you would like to offer, and she can explore how it fits the work being developed.
Can I make a donation here?
We are not taking donations through this website. Choose “Explore ways to support” to express your interest, and Jana can share details when the foundation’s structure and opportunities are ready.
Will I receive The Hidden Notes automatically?
No. The newsletter has its own sign-up and consent. You can read and subscribe to The Hidden Notes here.
Who leads the foundation?
Jana is ALIRA’s founder and sole leader. Community contributors and people sharing their stories are not presented as staff or leadership.
The voices around ALIRA
The meaning lives
in the people.
Words being shaped with our community.
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can pass on is a different example: a boundary kept, a promise honored, a way of loving that leaves room for ourselves.
I care about what the next generation learns from the way we live. The kindness we practice and the guidance we share can become something they carry long after us.
Kimberly, Sammy, and Carolee have given permission to be featured. These are editorial drafts for their review, not verified accounts or quotations. Their confirmed stories will take their place here.
There is more than one way to begin
Start with a letter.
See what stays with you.
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