Since the beginning of the year, donations to CGF (Community Growth Fund) have dropped. We had over a $4,000 dollar deficit in the budget from January to June and had to dip into savings, normally used for emergencies, just to cover basic expenses. We want to continue to provide everyone in our sangat with all the things most of us take for granted. Not only do we enjoy a beautifully maintained property; a majestic gurdwara, where we hold our group sadhana, Akhand path and Gurdwara services; a langar kitchen where we cook Guru's Prasad and langar, and our Langar hall where we serve the sangat and host guests and visitors from all over. It would be a shame if we had to give up any one of these things just because we hadn't given enough to the running and maintenance of our ashram, Hacienda de Guru Ram Das. 
 

We'd like to see everyone participate in this Ashram Fund Raising effort. Right now we're asking everyone to consider contributing something more, big or small, so we can keep the ashram functioning smoothly. If you're already paying something, consider donating a little more. If you haven't given, now is the time we really could use your help.  Go to our website to see how you can give today and on a regular monthly basis. That's all it would take to return the ashram budget to a positive cash flow. Together as a community we can prosper!