Current Projects and Issues

Saving Beagles and “the World Entire”

From the Talmud we learn: “whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”  Saving precious lives, one by one, is the work of Beagle Freedom Project (BFP), a nonprofit that rescues animals released from animal testing laboratories.  TOS-USA is honored to support BFP’s work once again.  [node:read-more:link]

Washington DC TS/TOS Supports Joseph’s House

The big gray house. Gwendolyn, a member of the Washington DC Theosophical Society, always wondered what went on in the big old gray house up the street from where she lived.  When she finally investigated in 2012, she discovered “Joseph’s House,” a hospice for  [node:read-more:link]

Denver TOS Christmas Project

Denver TS/TOS members showed some love to the cats and kittens cared for at an extraordinary local shelter, the Cat Care Society.  Founded in the 1980's by a veterinarian, the Cat Care Society takes in all cats, no matter how old or sick they may be.  None are turned away, and none are kept in cages.  Cats roam free in large rooms, some of which offer adjacent outdoor enclosures called "catios."  Members donated cat food, a bed, toys, treats, litter, cash, and a pheromone diffuser which helps to calm cats and promote serenity in situations such as shelter life which can be stressful for man [node:read-more:link]

Houston TS/TOS Fights Hunger in Southeast Texas

Members of the Houston TS/TOS rolled up their sleeves to ensure that ALL their neighbors will have enough to eat.  On October 28, 2023, members volunteered at the Houston Food Bank, which serves 18 counties in southeast Texas.  Thanks to hardworking staff and volunteers such as The Houston Theosophical Society, the food bank distributes 150 million nutritious meals each year! [node:read-more:link]

Denver TS/TOS Teams with Churches to Feed Hungry Neighbors

In November 2023, Denver TS/TOS members participated in an impromptu project to make sure their neighbors in northern Colorado would have plenty to eat for Thanksgiving.  Responding to the call of Serve 6.8, a nonprofit service organization networked with 50+ churches, Denver members donated $200 to the annual Thanksgiving “Adopt-a-Family” program.  Requests for assistance were greatly increased this year, and Denver TS Secretary Lisa Luong said that donating to the Adopt-a-Family program was a “great opportunity to help others for Thanksgiving!” [node:read-more:link]

Meditation for Maui

On August 23, 2023, the Denver TS/TOS held a special Meditation for Maui, using an adaptation of Geoffrey Hodson’s healing ceremony (see below).  The members commented that, even though the gathering was small, the ceremony felt powerful and sacred. [node:read-more:link]

A Weary Planet’s Best Hope: Theosophical Education

by Kathy Gann

One of H. P. Blavatsky’s fondest and sweetest dreams for the theosophical movement she brought to life was that it should usher in a new, enlightened form of truly theosophical education.   Though her dream is beginning to come true, we need your help to make it grow—please read to the bottom of this article and help with a donation if you agree that theosophical education is one of the best ways to build a more compassionate future for life on this planet. [node:read-more:link]

Help Reduce the Damage Caused by Palm Oil

You may not be aware that the palm oil industry is causing rapid destruction of crucial rainforests. Palm oil is less expensive than many other oils and is found in car fuel, cleaning products, cosmetics and many processed foods. Palm oil is made from the fruit of trees called African Oil Palms. As the industry has ballooned, the demand for these trees is causing widespread devastation of rain forests. [node:read-more:link]

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TOS on the Road

The Theosophical Order of Service is taking the show on the road.  All members of the Theosophical Society in America are automatically also members of the Theosophical Order of Service, BUT don’t necessarily know it, and those who do know it may not know what the TOS is currently doing or how they can help.  So, we decided to do something to increase the awareness of our members, and others, about who we are, what we do and why we’re doing it. [node:read-more:link]

THE THEOSOPHICAL ORDER OF SERVICE SIGNS THE CHARTER FOR COMPASSION

                      

The Theosophical Order of Service has joined the International TOS and other TOS sections around the world in signing the CHARTER FOR COMPASSION. Signers of The Charter For Compassion encourage a world where everyone is committed to living by the principle of compassion. Signers pledge to work toward building a more compassionate world. The TOS joins with many other individuals, organizations and cities that have been inspired by the Charter For Compassion to work in diverse ways to create cultures of compassion locally and globally.  [node:read-more:link]

TOS Grants and Local Group Seed Money

TOS GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

The Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) is a charitable organization actively involved in the alleviation of suffering in the world. The TOS motto is “A union of those who love in the service of all that suffers”.

One of the ways the TOS in the USA serves is by drawing attention via our website and our magazine, For The Love of Life, to the efforts of others who are actively working in one of our areas of service: Family, Social Services, Animals, Ecology, Peace, Healing and Arts & Music.  [node:read-more:link]

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