Donate to Kirtan for the Children
Our beloved Swami Nirvanananda gives so much to our community with his gentle presence at our zoom classes and the holy energy of his music. We are honored to support his work with the Shantipuri Friends Foundation which cares for the children of the Mercy Village Leper Colony in Puri. We encourage you to visit the website of the Shantipuri Friends at https://shantipurifriends.org/our-mission. You will be deeply touched by the scope of Swami’s work.
In this past year, our Assisi community collectively sponsored 68 children at a cost of $120 per year (plus a few dollars more if you use Paypal). Those who sponsor receive a personal letter from their child. If you are not comfortable with a full-year sponsorship, donations of any amount are most welcome; our American dollars do a great deal of good in India. You may use Paypal or send a check to The Assisi Institute with “Swami Nirvanananda” in the memo line.
Your gifts help advance the mission of The Assisi Institute.
The Assisi Institute is committed to finding the resources to support its mission. Through generous giving we are able to increase our capacity to reach more people — in person, through our services, classes, and retreats, and many more online. Your financial support allows us to exist as a force for good!
The Assisi Institute is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. Some who come to us have limited resources, and pledges from our members cover only about one third of our operating expenses and program costs. You can support the work of The Assisi Institute in a number of ways listed below.
The most helpful way to contribute is to pledge to contribute monthly, no matter the amount! Pledging allows us to budget.
You may also write a check payable to The Assisi Institute and mail it to 1400 North Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14609. A locked wooden box is available at all times in our lobby.
Paper products and cleaning supplies are welcome, too! These may be left at the counter in the lobby.