"The cause of all our personal problems and nearly all the problems of the world can be summed up in a single sentence:

Human life is very deep, and our modern dominant lifestyle is not."

-Bo Lozoff

 

Donations

Donations and sales of items in our store account for nearly all of our support. All proceeds go directly to support the work of the Human Kindness Foundation, including its internationally respected Prison-Ashram Project, as well as sponsoring Bo Lozoff's free lectures and workshops. No money is spent on fundraising.

You can donate directly by credit card. To send a donation by check or money order, use the address at the bottom of this page. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Bo wrote the following essay to explain our basic views:

Money Yoga by Bo Lozoff

Because the connection between money and spiritual work can be so confusing and hurtful, I want to clearly express our attitude about it: Human Kindness Foundation, no matter how noble its goals, must not add pressure and guilt to the world by hounding you for support.

But some of our supporters have complained that we say so little about money, you may think we don't need or appreciate your donations (extremely untrue on both counts!). So, here's the truth about our money situation, how we feel about fundraising, and how you can help out whether you're a death row inmate or a multi-millionaire.

We believe in "Affectionate Generosity." It seems fitting to financially support projects or organizations you believe in -- as a joy and privilege, not an obligation. It's not our business to remind you or to compete with other worthy causes for your support. We feel it's your responsibility to commit your funds wherever you feel they may be put to best use. We won't pester you.

HKF has only a few hundred loyal donors -- no regular grants or government funding. No money is spent on fundraising; it all goes to our programs, services and utilities. We spend over $100,000 per year on printing and postage alone.

We genuinely believe that a dollar offered with affectionate generosity has great impact on the world. Your donation expresses a trust in us which encourages and inspires our work. The one-dollar donor and the thousand-dollar donor are equally responsible for whatever Human Kindness Foundation accomplishes in the world.

You are welcome to be on our mailing list and receive our materials whether you send us money or not.

With love, friendship, and respect,

Bo Lozoff
Founder, Human Kindness Foundation

Human Kindness Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. All donations, bequests and other gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. If you have further questions, or would like help with including HKF in your financial planning, please contact us for information.

Human Kindness Foundation: PO Box 61619 Durham, NC 27715
Email: humankindness@humankindness.org
Phone: (919) 383-5160