Editor's Note:
The matching grant described in this article was effective during year 2009, and has now expired.

The Kern Foundation has committed to another matching grant for the Golden Link School in Manila, The Philippines for 2009. This time the amount is $20,000. Donations can either be made on the TOS website , look for The Golden Link School on the donate page, or by mail to:

Theosophical Order of Service
PO Box 660
Warrrenville, IL 60555 USA

More information on Golden Link School.

I am extremely happy to report that we have met and exceeded our fundraising goal for the Golden Link School in the Philippines. For those who may not be familiar, in February of 2008 John Kern of the Kern Foundation approached the TOS/USA with a challenge. He offered to match dollar for dollar any amount we could raise for the Golden Link School up to $30,000. We had until December 31st to do it. When we began our efforts I felt confident that our global TOS community would respond and that we would reach the $30,000 mark. At that time we did not anticipate the global economic downturn that soon engulfed us.  read more »

by Tim Boyd
President, Theosophical Order of Service USA

From time to time in our attempts to do good an opportunity comes along for us to make a profound difference for a worthy cause. For the Theosophical Order of Service in the USA we find ourselves in that position today. However, in order for us to make this opportunity a reality we need your help.  read more »