Monthly donations are an easy and affordable way to give, and they provide a sustainable cash flow for daily functioning. Christophe Musset, a 2013 Young Adult Program participant and Carol Putnam, a Yasodhara Yoga Teacher, share their experience as monthly donors.
Christophe Musset, France
I support the Ashram through monthly giving because the teachings helped me change my life and make decisions I never thought I could make. I discovered my own quality as a human being and as a musician, and the quality hidden in everything, thanks to Karma Yoga and daily journaling. I want others to benefit as much as I do. Through my time at the Ashram I came to understand the power of small steps. Giving $25 monthly is something I can do, and I trust that it makes a difference in the long run. To me, giving is both an act of symbolic importance and an act of faith in the small steps.
Carol Putnam, Nova Scotia
Yasodhara Ashram has given me so much and I feel so supported by the swamis and residents while I am there and in-between my visits. Being a donor is one way I can give back. Making a monthly donation gives me regular contact with the Ashram, helps to solidify my commitment and helps to make the Ashram a part of my life. I also know that charities need a predictable source of income to organize day-to-day operations. And at the Ashram those operations are carried out with a quality I can see – in the way the land is cared for and in the way people approach their work with care, respect and commitment.
In 2013, 146 monthly donors contributed 43% of all funds raised to help sustain the Ashram. Become a monthly supporter and help us maintain this sacred space that inspires quality in life.
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