If you are considering donations, I hope you will remember to include Genesis/Tree of Life in the list of nonprofit organizations you support. We welcome your donations; all gifts are tax-deductible. Please direct questions to rachellegenesissociety@gmail.com or call (718) 544-5997.

There are several areas in which your contributions are needed:

The Genesis Society Building Fund:
Our immediate goal is a substantial expansion of our center in order to create additional space to increase the programs we can provide to the community. We are currently involved with a building fund drive to raise $108,000.00 and your help is urgently needed to make this possible.

MIND BODY GROUPS FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA:
Volunteer continue to work to aid thousands of Victims of Katrina suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. The urban Zen Initiative and the center for mind body medicine are two organizations that have been working with groups in New Orleans to provide healing and recovery. Our spiritual preceptor, Dr. Rene David Alkalay is working, along with other dedicated yoga therapist from around the country, as a volunteer to provide healing services to the victims of Katrina. Your contributions to this fund will make it possible for doctor Alkalay to continue his work with these groups in New Orleans.

The Urban Zen Initiative and The Center for Mind Body Medicine are both organizations doing important healing work around the world and deserving of your support independently of any contributions you make to our fund. Please visit their website and support their work. http://www.urbanzen.org/ , http://www.cmbm.org/

9/11:MIND BODY PROGRAMS FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS:
Since 9/11 there has been an increased rate of PTSD in New York. Two organization of city servants have been espically efffected: the NYPD and NYFD with this program we will establish on going Mind Body Groups as a free service for these two classes of civil servants. Your contributions will make this possible.

The Center for Mind Body Medicine is an organizations doing important healing work with war torn areas and deserving of your support independently of any contributions you make to our fund. Please visit their website and support their work. http://www.cmbm.org/

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE:
Your contributions may be earmarked for our interfaith Dialogue Program. Your contribution will make it possible for us to bring the teachers and presenters that are needed to help us continue our programs leading to interfaith dialogue.

PILOT STUDY GRANT FUNDS: YOGA FOR MS:
A study to determine the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits, including greater flexibility; more strength; improved walking steadiness; ability to counter fatigue and restore vitality; less spasticity, stiffness, and pain; improved memory and concentration; less anxiety; less depression; better sleep; overallsense of well-being; high degree of personal empowerment; ability to implement practical strategies in daily life that reduce stress; and enjoyment of a much higher quality of life. Funds needed to implement this study prior to full grant are $30,000. Please help to make this much needed study a reality. Your contributions are very much needed as the project is imminent.

 

Thank you for your support, and may this year be one of light, health and joy for you.

R' Rene David Alkalay, PhD., ND
Spiritual Director
Genesis/Tree of Life
718-544-5997