Chez Claris: The Best Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
Why is food choice important during pregnancy? Food is fuel. Food becomes the energy we need to think, speak, move, and work. In essence, there is no life without food! […]
Brighter Futures
Thank you for believing in and for creating brighter futures. Join us to make an even bigger impact in 2025! Thousands of lives are brighter today because they were welcomed at […]
Kelsey’s Story
My journey with Claris began when I heard about Claris’ mission to help those at their most vulnerable time. I believed in the cause so much that I donated […]
My Name Is Evie, and I Am a Birthmother
I chose adoption for my daughter during the first trimester, within about a week of learning that I was pregnant. It was not, however, the first option that crossed my […]
Dear “Slay-At-Home” Mom: “You don’t have to have every aspect figured out.”
I am a wife and a work-from-home mom of 2 kids (5 ½ & 2 ½ ) doing corporate marketing and graphic design. Within the last 4 years, I’ve also […]
Dear Unexpected Mom: “Show the world that it is possible.”
Claris was my foundation to making motherhood possible. I get emotional thinking about how much progress we have made. My name is Stephanie. I’m a first generation Mexican American and […]
Dear Grieving Mom: “You are not alone.”
I’m Samantha, and I work full time as a store manager. I’m also a full-time student at California State University in their Bachelors of Social Work program, but decided to […]
Dear Student Mom: “It doesn’t have to be one or the other.”
My name is Ida. I’m from Sweden, and I’m married with 2 small children. In 2003, I came to the US to pursue music and personal training. Ten years later, […]
Brandon’s Story
My wife Lindsey and I have been fortunate to be involved with Claris as donors and gala attendees for the past eight years, and from the very first gala we […]
Ben’s Story
It’s been 24 years. I was a recent high school grad, excited for my summer break and a new chapter of my life in college when my girlfriend at the […]