Dear Assisi Family,
You don’t need me to tell you we are living in chaotic times and challenged in profound ways. The world does not need more fear, anger or cynicism. Now more than ever, the world needs the goodness flowing from a higher consciousness. At a recent Thursday night service, 43 people were physically present, and 191 people from 11 states and 6 countries viewed the service online. As the world becomes increasingly complicated, these numbers are only going to grow. Only goodness can manifest goodness! For this reason, the mission of the Assisi Institute, Yogananda’s mission, is more important now than it has ever been.
Our building is the nerve center for our mission. The prayerful, meditative silence we nurture here, which inspires and sustains us, is the very lifeblood of our work. And our building is in dire need of tender loving care.
Our needs are as follows:
*$20,000 for replacement of second floor windows (which are over 60 years old) on the west side of the building. During the winter months, ice actually forms on the inside of these windows which leads to a big loss of heat. Not only is this expensive, but there is the risk of mold forming. Any future mold remediation would be cost prohibitive.
*$8,000 for driveway repair on both the upper and lower parking lots.
*$4,000 for technical equipment so as to improve our virtual offerings.
With these needs in mind and aware of our responsibility to be good stewards of our building, I am announcing a Capital Fund Drive beginning October 1 and concluding on Thanksgiving Day, November 25. Our goal is to raise $32,000 to cover these costs. In the spirit of Francis of Assisi, I am asking you to please contribute. Because I would never ask you to do anything I am not willing to do myself, Vicki and I plan to start the campaign with a contribution of $1,000. We will gratefully acknowledge all who contribute to this campaign in any amount with a permanent framed display of their names. I know these are financially challenging times for many of us, yet I am confident that God and the gurus will provide a way for us to reach our goal. Together, we will continue to embody God’s light and love in the world. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
With love,
Isha Das
Payment in installments over time as well as memorial gifts are welcome. Please let Purnima know if your gift is a memorial and/or an installment. Email her at purnima@assisi-institute.org. You may write a check (please indicate “Capital Campaign” in the subject line) and mail it to The Assisi Institute, 1400 N Winton Road, Rochester NY 14609. To use PayPal click below.
“I will be forever grateful for The Assisi Institute and all the beautiful souls in this community. I came to Assisi during a very difficult time in my life and I was welcomed with open arms. My Yoga practice and the Assisi Institute community helped me to process and cope with the trauma and sadness of grief that I was experiencing.” Liz C.
“The Assisi Institute has been a profound and beautiful conduit for the divine in my life. When I walk through the doors of the Assisi Institute all of my roles and obligations fall away, and I am merely a soul who longs to replenish in the divine love that is so vibrantly palpable and accessible here.” Bonnie M.
