On the last day of our annual granting meeting – which took place over the Presidents Day weekend in Sacramento CA – we sat quietly together and shared how remarkable the experience had been and how grateful we are to have been part of it.
Because of your support;
19 projects in the USA, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India and Indonesia were awarded grants. Three are brand new projects just starting up: Sequoia Community Center in Badger, CA; FUEGOS Hospitality School & Restaurant in Ecuador; and the Community Learning Center for Women and Girls in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This year, when we met to finalize grant amounts for 2020, we faced the challenge that requests from projects totaled far more than the balance in our bank account. But, with God’s grace (and a large withdrawal from our endowment fund which had increased by over $50,000 ) we were able to support all the programs, wonderful programs, that had requested grants.
Testing confirmed for us the truly profound effect that each project has in the world, and also that the small grants we give really do make a difference. We left the meeting feeling energized and inspired, with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to do this work together. Thank you, Subud USA membership, for your ongoing support of Susila Dharma!
Changes in the Board
We say goodbye and a very big THANK YOU to departing board members Aminah Herrman (Chair), Hamilton Chaffee (Treasurer), and Cassidy Sterling (Director and Webmaster). We are most grateful for everything you’ve given to Susila Dharma and will miss you all.
New officers tested in are: Fauziyah Ishak as Chair, Myriam Ramsey as Vice Chair, and Sonya Shooshan as Treasurer. In the coming months, we will be seeking up to three new board members to join Susila Dharma USA. More details soon.