Dear Friends,
We are writing to ask your support for two beloved friends of ours, Stephen
and Ondrea Levine. They are currently facing significant difficulty. After
a life-time of giving, they are now at a time to receive from those of us
whose lives have been touched by their presence and teaching.
Their greatest needs are financial. Ondrea has Leukemia and the costs of
her insurance and treatment have used up their savings. Stephen's health
is not good either, and he is too frail to travel or teach. When we
heard about this, we felt moved to contribute to a fund set up for them, and
to encourage others to do the same.
Stephen and Ondrea have been among our generation's most important teachers,
demonstrating and encouraging others to embrace the power of love and generosity.
For three years, they ran a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week free phone line
for those dying or in need of support. When the phone bills got too high,
they sold their house to keep the project going. For decades they regularly
corresponded with thousands people who were seeking spiritual guidance, giving
freely to those in need, many of whom were sick or in the final years of their
life.
The circle has now come around, allowing us the opportunity to give to these
two life-long givers. We hope to raise several hundred thousand dollars
in small and large donations to help them through this time.
Caring for friends and teachers is an essential part of any spiritual life.
As we age, spiritual friends are more important than ever. Stephen and Ondrea
have been dear spiritual friends to us and to thousands of others through
their books, workshops, and correspondence.
If you are one of these people and are moved to give, below are three ways
to donate to the Levine Fund at Bread for the Journey. Bread for the Journey
informs us that donations are tax deductible.
With gratitude and love,
Jack Kornfield, Ram Dass, and Sharon Salzberg
Mail: Send to: Bread for the Journey, 267 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, California
94941. In the letter, please enclose a note indicating that your gift is for
the Stephen and Ondrea Levine Fund and in the note section of your check write "Levine
Fund." In honor of the immeasurable gifts Stephen and Ondrea have given
to the family of the earth, Bread for the Journey has generously offered to
manage the fund with 100% of your donation going to the Levine Fund.
Online: click here and designate the donation to the Levine Fund: http://www.justgive.org/giving/donate.jsp?charityId=3583&isRecurring=&
Phone: call 415-383-4600 with a credit card number.
For questions and other means of giving, contact SorenGordhamer@gmail.com.
* Please feel free to post this letter on blogs or forward it to individuals
or groups you know who may wish to hear news of Stephen and Ondrea.
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