Donations Program

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi

The aim of our Donations Program is to serve; together we raise spiritual awareness and financial support for many different types of uplifting and consciousness-raising possibilities: for non-profit organizations that foster social justice and awareness, for spiritual and environmental stewardship organizations, for the monasteries and mission of our dear friend and teacher Swami B.V. Tripurari and his teachings and sometimes direct, local help to community members in need. Through many different kinds of events, classes, and offerings at The Bhaktishop and beyond, we receive your donations, which are distributed on a monthly basis. We are delighted to be of service to the community and to the greater goal of fostering higher consciousness in this way, and hope that you will join us for class, kirtan, or any of our special by-donation events soon!

This month's kirtan recipient

This month we serve the wonderful organization Care for Vrindavan in India, creating social networks of change and justice in the heartland of yoga. Women and girls are the most affected by hunger and poverty. Traditionally, women bear the primary responsibilities in the most relevant areas – food production, nutrition, family planning, primary health and education. Ironically, most development inputs continue to go to men. Traditionally, boys are seen as assets to the household whereas girls are seen as liabilities.

Food for Life Vrindavan gives the poor the tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty, providing opportunity through microfinance. With tiny loans and financial services, we help the poor, mostly women, start businesses and escape poverty. Click here for more info: http://fflvrindavan.org/en/projects/social-development/