Support Maher through US Giving to Maher

As a 100% volunteer organization, we assure that your donations go right to India, where they are put to best use. You can read more about all the good Maher is doing on the main site: maherashram.org

An inspiring and interactive way to get to know Maher's work is to attend an event during Sr. Lucy's LOVE IN ACTION Tour. Founder Sr. Lucy and Director of the Maher Production Department, Shirly Antony, will be in the United States on the following dates. Consider this your open invitation to join us at the location nearest you.

  • Sept. 22–23
  • Sept. 24–30
    Seattle, Whidbey & Orcas Islands, Bellingham, WAsusanpartnow@gmail.com

    Storytelling, Q&A, and lively conversation at every gathering. Online: usgivingtomaher.org By check: Payable to US Giving to Maher • 1205 North Avenue, Suite 13, Burlington, VT 05408 Your gift is tax deductible. More information: Susan Partnow • susanpartnow@gmail.commaherashram.org

    • THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 24 2:30–4:30 PM

      GREENWOODCouth Buzzard

      8310 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle

    • THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 24 7:00–9:00 PM

      BALLARDInterfaith Community Sanctuary

      1763 NW 62nd Street, Seattle

      Interfaith Harmony in Action at Maher

    • FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 25 10:00–11:30 AM

      TACOMATacoma Community House

      1314 S. L Street, Tacoma, WA

      Compassion in Action

    • FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 25 1:00–2:30 PM

      FIRST HILLSeattle University — Harding Bldg, Room 143

      1215 E Columbia St, Seattle, WA

      “Love Is My Religion” — Faith in Action

    • FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 25 6:30–8:30 PM

      BELLEVUEPeace & Spirituality Center, St. Mary-on-the-Lake

      1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA 98004

      Peace Across Divides — marking the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21)

    • SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 27 12:30–2:00 PM

      CAPITOL HILLSt. Joseph Parish Center — Arrupe Room

      732 18th Ave East, Seattle, WA 98112

      Building an Interfaith Community

    • SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 27 5:00–6:30 PM

      LANGLEY (WHIDBEY)Healing Circles hosts at Soundview Center

      432 3rd Street, Langley, WA 98260

      THEME: Love in Action — Inspiring Our Community RSVP: Register at tinyurl.com/yhkn683n

    • MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 28 12:00–2:00 PM

      EASTSOUND, ORCAS ISLANDEmmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall

      242 Main St, Eastsound, WA

      THEME: Love in Action RSVP: Monica, 253.905.3777

    • TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 29 2:00–4:30 PM

      DEMING (NE of Bellingham)Turtle Haven Sanctuary

      THEME: Service and Care Ignited by the Fire of Love RSVP for directions: elizabethkerwinyoga@gmail.com

  • Sept. 30 – Oct. 1
    Portland, ORkatestormfield@gmail.com
    • September 30 • 7 pm

      Kirtan Event to Benefit Maher AshramFirst Unitarian • Eliot Center

      1226 SW Salmon Street

      Featuring the music of Shantala & Friends, Sean Frenette, Kat Macmillan, Mokshajyoti. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Go to www.shantalamusic.com. All proceeds after expenses donated to Maher. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!

  • October 3
    Santa Clarita, CAchaya.pamula@pamten.com

    6:30–9:30 pm • FREE TO ATTEND • EVERYONE WELCOME. Enjoy a delicious, home-catered dinner served in a beautiful outdoor setting. Plus, live music by Santa Clarita's budding band, Mixtape, and vibrant Indian dance performances by talented local artists.

    Scan to RSVP:QR code to RSVP for the Santa Clarita event
  • Oct. 5–8
    Omaha, NEsherry@newviewnow.com

    These events are free.

    • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 • 5:30–7:00 PM

      Hope in Trying TimesAll Saints Episcopal Church Retreat Center

      9302 Blondo Street

      The center is north of the church.

    • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 • 5:30–7:30 PM

      Donor/Volunteer/Friend Evening of GratitudeFirst United Methodist Church Parlor

      7020 Cass Street

      Park on the south side of the building.

  • Oct. 9–11
  • Oct. 12–14
    Southern MaineDarcy Cunningham
  • Oct. 15
    Portsmouth, NHDarcy Cunningham
    • THURSDAY • OCTOBER 15

      ROTARY CLUB OF PORTSMOUTHPortsmouth, NH

      Other local Rotary clubs invited

  • Oct. 16–17
    Dover, FLDarcy Cunningham
    • FRIDAY & SATURDAY • OCTOBER 16–17

      DOVERDover, FL

  • Sunday, October 18 – Friday, October 23
    Rochester, NY (Nazareth University)
    • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

      ARRIVAL AT NAZARETH UNIVERSITYRochester, NY

      Contact: Sr. Susan Nowak • snowak8@naz.edu

    • THURSDAY • OCTOBER 22 7:00–8:15 PM

      ASSISI INSTITUTERochester, NY

      1400 North Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

      Contact: Christianne Asper-Contant • c@assisiyoga.com info@assisi-institute.org • 585-314-9622

  • Oct. 25–28
    NYC / NJlindabc121@aol.com
    • MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM

      NICOTRA'S BALLROOM TEA HOUSE GARDENHilton Garden Inn

      1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

      Dinner, silent raffle, meditation, success stories of empowerment. $60+ donation to Maher. Sponsored by the Meconi and Colon families. To register for this event, scan here. For information on hotel accommodations, email timeforyoga@aol.com

    Scan to RSVP:QR code to register for the Staten Island event

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What donors are saying about USGM

"I feel Maher is the most effective, loving and balanced example – of ‘making life right’ – on this earth right now. Being in India with her, I witnessed her very large YES to any need she encountered! Her trust and tremendous willingness to keep ‘celebrating life’ are unending. Now her large family of youth are beginning to spread this example throughout our crying cultures. They need our support to do this! High praise! Low bow."

Norma Jean, WA

Donor

“I visited Maher for three months in 2013 after I heard Sr. Lucy speak in Seattle. I was skeptical that it could be as beautiful as the stories she told, but it was! It’s hard to describe the love that is expressed by all and for all. I’d expected I would bring insights from my experience with US residential programs, but the opposite was true. I learned how deep faith and commitment can create loving homes with so little. I’m proud to be a monthly donor and honored to include Maher in my estate plans.”

Pam J, WA

Donor

“I’ve had the honor to be side by side Sister Lucy in India. I’ve witnessed her compassion in action. I’ve marveled at the joy in children and adults who have been given a life off the streets. I’ve watched in awe the healing that happens when those who have been supported and held in turn support and hold others. I want to know my giving makes a difference. At Maher I know it does.”

Deborah A, MN

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