Such good news to share!
Thanks to your generosity, US Giving to Maher raised $160,000 in our very first year 2023. So far we have wired $135,000 to Maher, with more on the way. (This is in addition to nearly $70,000 sent to Maher via Satyana Institute the first few months while we were organizing). Our total operating expenses were just $1740 – or about 1.1% of proceeds. This included IRS filing fees and PamTen generously donated creation of our website. We could not have done this without you!!
Thanks to you, houses have been repaired, vehicles and furniture purchased, and bedding, clothing, food, education, for example, have been provided. Village development and outreach has been able to continue too, sharing good hygiene practices, supporting Self-Help Groups, teaching vocational skills (computers, tailoring, etc.) and so much more!
Sister Lucy will be on the East coast from about March 9-31. Then she will be back in late May/early June to visit you all in the Midwest and West coast. Stay tuned for details. If you are in these regions or would like to host Lucy for one or more events, please let us know right away! Join us on February 18th to learn more: https://givebutter.com/Ccx7sx
Maher Day is an annual event celebrating the birth of Maher; this year Maher turns 27 years old. Celebrations are held in every Maher Center. Guests come from around India as well as US and Europe. Come experience a taste with us! RSVP at https://givebutter.com/Ccx7sx
Date: Sunday February 18
Time: 8pm EST/5pm PST
Location: Zoom
Come ZOOM with the USGM Board on Sunday February 18 at 8pm EST/5pm PST to learn more about the tour, ask questions of the Board, hear Sr. Lucy’s schedule, and see images and stories from Maher Day.
(Please be sure to leave “Allow US Giving to Maher to contact me” checked so you can get emails about news and events, including Lucy’s upcoming US Tour!)
We so appreciate you joining us on this journey to continue and grow support for Maher across the US. We are deeply inspired and touched by all the love you show for the work of Maher and we look forward to continuing to partner with you. As always, we love to hear from you!
Thank you!
The US Giving to Maher Board