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Throughout another challenging year, IMS has been a source of comfort and inspiration for many. Together, we can alleviate suffering and help people thrive as we enter the new year.<\/p>\n

There are many ways to support IMS. Gifts of resources, efforts, and time all strengthen our mission to serve as a spiritual refuge where all are welcomed and nourished by the Dharma.<\/p>\n

WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NOW:<\/strong>
\nDonate online<\/strong><\/a> to make an immediate impact in support of IMS’s mission. Any gift, no matter how big or small, helps bring more compassion and kindness into the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Give stock.<\/strong><\/a> Did you know that gifts of appreciated securities can make your contribution go further? You will receive the full market value of the stock as a charitable deduction and avoid a capital gain tax.<\/td>\nMake an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution. <\/strong><\/a>If you’re 70.5 or older, you can make tax-free gifts from your IRA to IMS. A qualified charitable distribution from your IRA will count toward your minimum distribution requirement and can be a tax-savvy way to support IMS. Initiate your 2021 gift now to ensure it reaches IMS before the end of the year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Double your impact.<\/strong>\u00a0See if your employer matches charitable contributions. Some will even triple your gift!<\/td>\nDonate through a Donor Advised Fund.<\/strong> Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are an increasingly popular charitable giving vehicle. If you hold a DAF account, please consider recommending IMS for a grant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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MONTHLY:<\/strong>
\nShare wisdom and compassion every day by joining our Sustaining the Sangha<\/em><\/a> program.<\/p>\n

FOREVER:<\/strong>
\nCreate a legacy with IMS. Giving a gift in your will<\/strong><\/a> is a powerful commitment to share the Dharma with future generations. You can use our free online tool to create your will<\/strong><\/a> today.<\/p>\n

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Stay connected.<\/strong>
\nFollow us on Facebook,<\/a>Instagram,<\/a>and Twitter<\/a> for the latest updates and unique content. Share IMS with your networks to grow the seeds of compassion and awareness.<\/p>\n

AmazonSmile.<\/strong>
\nIf you shop at smile.amazon.com<\/a> and designate Insight Meditation Society as your charity, Amazon will make a donation to IMS at no cost to you.<\/p>\n

Volunteer.<\/strong>
\nSince its founding, IMS has relied on the kindness and generosity of volunteers who bring a host of skills and talents that help sustain our centers. Currently, we have openings for service retreats<\/strong><\/a> at the Retreat Center and Forest Refuge and look forward to sharing more volunteer opportunities once conditions allow.<\/p>\n

Give the gift of the Dharma.<\/strong>
\nAn IMS gift certificate<\/a> is a wonderful way to support friends or family members wishing to practice meditation.<\/p>\n

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Thank you for helping spread awareness and offering your support so that more people experience the transformational power of this practice. Your generosity and compassion are beautiful gifts to a world in need.<\/p>\n

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