2024 Friends of Ridhwan End of Year Fundraiser
As we approach the end of a year marked by deep uncertainty and division, it’s natural to feel unsteady. But when the world around us feels chaotic and distracting, there remains one constant— our ability to turn inward, reflect, and reconnect with the deepest truth within us. The teaching helps us not only discover this inner truth but also to live from it, especially in times like these when external events can lead us away from ourselves.
As we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to holding space for this vital work, allowing more people to uncover their truth and navigate these challenging times with clarity and courage—but we cannot do it alone.
Like any other non-profit in America, the Ridhwan Foundation depends on charitable financial giving for a portion of our annual budget. Tuition, fees, and dues do not cover all the costs of all we do to support the teaching in the world. Currently, close to 25% of our costs are covered by student donations.
Even as the world feels turbulent, we trust in the potential for growth and transformation, knowing that true change begins within each of us. Individual motivations for giving are as unique and personal as the work itself. A few of your fellow students have shared what inspires them to support the School. Their stories are a testament to the power of our community.
Each contribution, whether large or small, plays a critical role in helping others access the teachings that allow them to move beyond the limitations of the ego and realize their true nature. Your year-end donation will have twice the impact thanks to generous donors who have pledged to match the first $100,000 in unrestricted donations to support the sustainability of the School.
The clarity and wisdom we seek are not found in the shifting tides of the outer world, but in the stillness of our own inner knowing. Please consider making a year-end gift and join us in this journey toward a more peaceful and grounded world. Together, we can navigate these uncertain times with strength, clarity, and compassion, and find inner peace amidst the turbulence of the outside world.
With deep appreciation,
The Friends of Ridhwan Board: Vaishali Chadha, Laurie Chestnut, Claus Friedrich Haalck, Rob Gussenhoven, Michael Ohr, Seth Schapiro, Alexander Verdegaal and Richard Wallstein
Friends of Ridhwan is a nonprofit initiated and led by students, designated by the Obsidian Synod to raise funds to support the School and the Ridhwan Foundation.
