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Italians Join Nepalese Community in Rome to Help Fund Food for People, Nepal

Inspired by her close friendship with her Nepalese neighbors, Isabelle, a TPRF volunteer living in Rome, promised to raise funds to help the people of Nepal. True to her word, along with a team of fellow volunteers, Isabelle helped organize a special Nepalese dinner in December last year, with the support of the People4Peace Association and the Nepalese Association of Rome. The evening started with a DVD about TPRF’s humanitarian efforts around the world, with a special focus on the Food For People facilities in India and Nepal. Read more

Norwich Indian dinner Delights Guests, Raises Funds

A group of volunteers from a center in Norwich UK, that offers information about Prem Rawat’s message of peace, recently decided to organize a fundraising event in support of TPRF's humanitarian initiatives. It was December and it seemed that everyone in the city felt the season of joy and celebration. The group followed that joyous mood and held a fund-raising party with plenty of good food and lots of music and dancing. They invited friends and locals from the cities of Norwich and Cambridge. Gifts donated for a raffle included a beautiful wooden puppet, hand-made by a local artist, paintings, wine, chocolates, and... Read more

Denver TPRF Concert Fundraiser

The wonderful music of John Adorney, in concert with Daya Rawat, was the inspiration for an “out of the box” fundraising event in Denver. Local volunteers planned a media and music party to premier the HD screening of the concert, with live music, refreshments, and sales. Denver Open Media, adjacent to one of the Arts districts of Denver, is the hub of community access television in the city and a very lively place where young people tend to congregate. Its contemporary studio space, big screen and high quality sound systems made it the perfect choice for the event which took place... Read more

UK Golf Tournament Benefits Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims

On Saturday, October 8, 2011, a unique golf tournament was held in the UK to raise funds for TPRF’s Japanese Disaster Relief Fund. It took place at the beautiful Hatfield London Golf and Country Club, which has two 18-hole parkland golf courses. This club was an ideal choice for the project because it has a significant Japanese contingent amongst its membership. In all, 90 golfers took part in teams of four, each team consisting of two club members and two “friends” of TPRF. The format used was the “Texas Scramble,” which golfers know is particularly good for encouraging teamwork and... Read more

A Joyful Party in Joyeuse

Catherine Potron, an artist and ceramicist who lives in Joyeuse (meaning “joyful”), France, had a “milestone” birthday this November when she turned 60. She decided to organize a special birthday party to “make a difference.” The idea came to her when she received an email message from Causes suggesting that she invite her Facebook friends to donate to TPRF. She thought that it might be more inspiring and fun to turn her birthday celebration into a fundraiser. Catherine teaches children, and so raising funds for TPRF’s Food for People initiative is dear to her heart. To introduce TPRF she showed a slideshow... Read more

French Golfers Raise Funds for Horn of Africa

France has a long history of political and cultural connections with Africa, and the French media has been giving prominent coverage to the plight of famine and drought victims in the Horn of Africa. The drought there has been the worst to afflict the area in over 60 years, and the crisis has been worsened by the masses of immigrants fleeing political unrest and violence. Supporters of TPRF in France felt moved to raise funds for the TPRF’s recent Horn of Africa appeal and decided to organize a golf tournament in Paris. Read more

First Canadian Challenge Benefit

Preparations for the first Canadian Challenge Benefit in Vancouver began in July of this year. Initially, a golf tournament with a regular format was proposed. However, the organizers decided to partner up with two Canadian charities, ShelterBox and the Victoria Human Exchange Society. The two charities share many of the values of TPRF, and the partnership proved to be very successful. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter to people and the Victoria Human Exchange Society helps house local people who have fallen upon hard times. Read more

Sponsors-for-Peace Hold First Charity Golf Event

Inspired by the success of golf tournaments to raise money for TPRF, a group of volunteers for the German public charity Sponsors-for-Peace decided to organize a charity fundraising golf tournament in Friedberg. Right from the very beginning there was a real passion to make the event a success, and “Have Fun and Do Some Good” was readily adopted as the theme for the event. Read more

Proceeds from Food Stall to Feed Children

Obernai, a picturesque town in the heart of Alsace, France, is famed for its local produce, particularly its wines. For several years produce growers from the region have held an autumn organic produce fair, Biobernai, attracting over 20,000 visitors each year. In 2006 the main organizer of the fair, Maurice Meyer, contacted Isabelle Moulin, a supporter of the Prem Rawat Foundation, and asked her if she could organize a food stall, serving meals showcasing local organic produce. He also said he would like the profits to go to charity, so Isabelle naturally suggested TPRF. Read more

TPRF-Sponsored Golf Tournament

The first TPRF-sponsored benefit golf tournament, dinner and concert took place in August, on the Sunday following a two-day event with Prem Rawat in Los Angeles. People had come from all around the world to the event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Prem Rawat’s arrival in the West. Many were happy to spend an extra day in Southern California to attend the tournament and/or dinner supporting the work of TPRF. The tournament was held at the Malibu Golf Club, a country-club-style course set against a backdrop of the rolling Santa Monica mountains. Read more

Seattle Golfers Support Aid for Japan

In mid-July, a golf tournament and dinner was held to benefit TPRF’s Japanese Disaster Relief Fund. There were 44 golfers and 72 dinner attendees at the beautiful Echo Falls Golf Course outside of Seattle, Washington. Several beginners were paired with more experienced golfers in a “scramble best ball” format. Team scramble tournaments like this enable new golfers to have a fun experience of golf without any pressure of having to make all the shots on their own. Everyone involved expressed how much they enjoyed the event. Read more

Crystal Springs Golf Tournament

On Sunday, May 29, a special charity golf tournament took place in northwest New Jersey to raise funds in aid of the Japanese Earthquake Disaster. Inspired by a poignant letter from Mrs. Rawat to supporters of the Prem Rawat Foundation, the organizers sent out invitations to the Friends of TPRF from all over the country. Representatives from the Japanese American Association of New York also attended in response to an invitation, as did members of the South African Consulate in New York City. Read more

Golf Tournament Disrupted by Tornadoes

North Carolina is known for its exceptionally good weather and mild winters. A keen local golfer can expect to be out on the course all year round. But on April 16th, the 2nd Annual TPRF Benefit Event in Chapel Hill was unexpectedly canceled due to tornadoes and violent storms passing through the heart of the region. Luckily the skies cleared by late afternoon, permitting the Indian cuisine dinner and silent auction to stay on schedule. Read more

Croquet Anyone?

When Maury Movsovich, a TPRF supporter from Denver, read Mrs. Rawat’s letter encouraging aid for the Japanese Earthquake Disaster, he was inspired to do something to help. He called his friends together to brainstorm some fundraising ideas. A golf tournament was proposed, but it was agreed that might be a bit daunting for such a small group. Then somebody suggested organizing a game of croquet in his backyard. A goal of $1,000 was set, and plans for the Denver Backyard Croquet Tournament were soon underway. Read more

A Community Opens Its Heart

The Appalachian Mountains region in the USA is recognized the world over as the birthplace of Bluegrass, a form of traditional folk music. When Asheville residents Ron Clearfield and his wife, Rachel, organized a local fundraising initiative in support of TPRF, they naturally placed music at the heart of their event. Ron, a professional cellist, conductor, and composer, and Rachel, a talented artist, have been part of the Asheville community for over twenty years. The June Jamboree was their fourth annual fundraiser in support of the Foundation. Read more

A Very Different Cocktail Party

For most of us, the mere mention of “Paris” immediately conjures up an image of a city full of sophistication and a sparkling nightlife. Michel and Connie, two friends of TPRF, wanted to create a fundraising event for the Foundation that captured the spirit of Paris. Read more

2011 Dallas Golf Tournament Benefits TPRF

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, a group of dedicated volunteers held the first golf tournament in the Dallas Ft. Worth metroplex to benefit The Prem Rawat Foundation Food for People Program. Months of planning and organizing led to the participation of 56 golfers and approximately 90 dinner guests. The group chose the Cowboys Golf Club as the venue, owned by the president of the well-known Dallas Cowboys football team. The property is beautiful and unique. For instance, the Dallas Cowboys team logo (a giant multi-colored star) appears in the middle of one of the greens. Several players on the Dallas... Read more

Planting Hope in Lima, Peru

A few people can make a big difference. Five volunteers from Lima, Peru have formed a non-profit organization named “Planting Hope and Wellbeing” to raise awareness for the work of TPRF and Prem Rawat’s message of peace. The group recently put on an event called “Human Development and a Culture of Peace.” Held outdoors on Saturday, March 26 in the food court of a Lima shopping center, the event featured live music and videos introducing the humanitarian work of TPRF to an audience of 120 people. According to Maritza Espinoza, one of the volunteers, the audience was comprised primarily of families... Read more

Live Rock Band Rocks for Awareness in the UK

On Saturday, March 5, 2011, the local team of TPRF volunteers in Surrey, England pulled together a memorable live music night held in Reigate at the Market Hotel. Five talented and well-rehearsed amateur bands played for nearly three hours to a capacity audience on the mezzanine floor of the town’s oldest and most celebrated hotel/pub. The purpose of the live music event was to raise awareness of TPRF’s humanitarian work around the world and to promote Prem Rawat’s message of peace. “Lunar Rising” played Folk Rock. “The Navigators” played Reggae and Rock and Dance. Wendy Lewis performed Indian Fusion music. Stevie Howlett... Read more

The Fun in Fundraising at Weston Hills, Florida

It hardly seems like four years have passed since a team of volunteers launched the first independent golf and dinner fundraising event at the elegant Weston Hills Country Club in South Florida. The Weston Hills event was actually the first TPRF Golf fundraiser held outside of California. Many similar events have since followed in Weston Hills’ footsteps. The fourth edition of the all-day golf and dinner outing turned out to be as classy and enjoyable as the previous events, at least in the humble opinion of this observer. Read more

Heart-Felt Music Highlights Malibu Golf Event

Three weeks from idea to inception—that’s all it took for the Southern California team to stage its first golf outing and dinner at the Malibu Country Club. Charan Anand, who has known TPRF Founder Prem Rawat since he was a child, provided the initial inspiration to hold the event. Team member Perry Wander’s membership status enabled the team to use the country club as a venue. Tim Gallwey, well known for his “Inner Game” series of books, provided a golf clinic. Read more

Exploring the Possibilities of Giving

The website www.exploreasheville.com describes Asheville, North Carolina, as “a magical place, flowing with vibrant, wholesome energy that escapes description. This small city tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect destination to experience the magic of the holiday season.” About sixty Asheville residents decided to explore the possibilities of giving back out of gratitude during the Thanksgiving season. Members of the Asheville community came together to coordinate a fundraising and awareness event with proceeds going to TPRF for its Food for People facility in Ghana, West Africa. Phyllis Velez coordinated the project. “This was truly a community supported event,” she said.... Read more

Peace Day Celebration in San Antonio

The University of the Incarnate Word is located at the fountainhead of the San Antonio River. Historically, this site was the home of a Native American settlement and more recently the Spanish missions. The life-giving waters of the river embody the spirit of the city and the University situated at its source—Compassion, Service to Others, Joy, Freedom and Independence. In this environment, TPRF and the University of the Incarnate Word naturally found common ground Read more

Concert for Pakistan Flood Victims

A Dream with a Musical Score - Las Palmas, Spain Submitted by: Jose Juan Talavera Hernandez At the end of September, I had a dream. I told my friends Pablo and Esteban about it. Soon, more volunteers became enthusiastic about the idea of organizing a charitable concert to raise funds for TPRF’s initiative to help the Pakistani flood victims. Read more

Danbury on the Green—A Fabulous Affair

When Ken Neger told the restaurant owner/manager in Danbury, Connecticut, that his group planned to have live music at their fundraising dinner, the man looked worried. He feared the music would interfere with his regular customers in the adjoining dining room. But by the end of the evening, everyone, including the owner/manager, was all smiles. Not only did the sixty-three people attending the dinner party for the benefit of TPRF’s Food for People (FFP) have a blast, Read more

Dinner and Music Supports Aid to Flood Victims

The town’s mayor and another 150 people came together on September 16 in Dudley, England to raise money for flood victims in Pakistan. The event, held in a prestigious Asian wedding hall, raised approximately $4,000.00 for TPRF’s efforts to aid the flood victims. Rajesh Patel and his daughter, Krupa, organized the independent fundraiser. Rajesh works for the English government as a translator. The family also owns a clothing business and a flour mill in India. Krupa Patel, age 22, is a singer in the band, “The Navigators,” Read more

Charity Cyclist Rides 60 Miles in Marin County Event

“As I am rapidly approaching my 60th year of life,” writes Barry Laplain of Novato, California, “I decided to take on this challenge while I still can. The last time I rode sixty miles, I was thirty years younger and thirty pounds lighter!” On August 7th, 2010, Barry participated in the Marin Century Bike Ride to benefit TPRF’s Food for People project, which helps to break the cycle of poverty and brings people hope for the future. Read more

Atlanta Golfers Help Feed Hungry Children

Atlanta golfers opened their hearts and wallets recently in support of TPRF’s “Food for People” humanitarian aid initiative. Jeff Camp and Larry Sutton, both Atlanta residents, coordinated the event held at Bear’s Best golf course. Golf Magazine ranks the site as one of America’s top ten golf courses open to the public. Read more

Raising Awareness in Virginia Beach

Sitting at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach is part of a larger metropolitan area known as Hampton Roads, home to 1.6 million people. This dynamic area is alive with activity from its pristine beaches, historical attractions, and US Navy bases. Read more

TPRF on Exhibit at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal

Every year, Rotary International holds a convention, with delegates gathering from all over the world to discuss their humanitarian goals and approaches. This summer, the convention was held in Montreal, Canada, at the Palais des Congrès in Old Montreal. After a busy weekend of convention meetings, plenary sessions, and speeches, many Rotarians wander into the Exhibition Hall to visit booths of various organizations. A team of volunteers from Montreal, coordinated by Gaétan Tremblay, put together an impressive display booth for TPRF—exhibiting banners, slide shows, DVDs, and publications. Read more

A Dream Event In Asheville

A farmer who had just lost his wife of fifty years cut the grass. The local wine store donated wine below cost. The neighborhood church let guests use its parking lot free of charge. Despite hard economic times and personal loss, the people of Asheville came together to help others in need thousands of miles away. Read more

Dinner Helps to Feed Children in Nepal

Reading about the new Food for People facility in Nepal, I wondered how I could help. There are so many good causes – so many pulls on people’s compassion, Read more

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