Amala Foundation 2014 Annual Report

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O UR MISS I ON Unite . Serve . Grow . Since 2001, the Amala Foundation has offered over 4,500 youth a unique blend of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and crosscultural connection aimed at providing the next generation of leaders with a model of inclusion, compassion, commitment and service to their communities. Amala’s programs focus on young individuals including refugees and immigrant youth, many of whom have directly experienced war, abuse, neglect, extreme poverty, child labor, and gang violence; and provide them the opportunity to unite with peers from vastly different backgrounds and participate in meaningful dialogue, community building exercises, and leadership development. Research shows that SEL programs such as Amala’s have proven extremely successful in helping youth: • Heal from trauma and abuse and develop a positive identity. • Reduce conduct problems and emotional distress. • Improve social/emotional skills and personal attitudes about self and others. • Enhance academic performance and reduce drop-out rates.


T A B LE O F CO N T EN T S

E V R E S E W O GRAMS H W 2 O E R G P AP H T S U T O H Y G I L 3 H 1 G 4 I PA G E G E 1 4 - 1 7 H G R O W T H PA O G R A M V E R R P E S E 8 1 W E O G H PA 2 0 W M M U N I T Y A R Y Y O G A PA G E 5 O U R C O S & S A N C T U 2 L 2 A S 2 T L N E A I E G PA E V E N T R F I N A N C PA C T M I 6 8 R 2 2 U PA G E PA G E G E 3 0 Y O PA


PROGRAMS The youth who participate in our programs represent many countries, ethnicities, religions, races, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. Some have grown up in refugee camps, while others have been raised in middle and upper class families. Many come from countries that have been at war for years. We inspire youth to recognize that regardless of where they come from or what adversities they have faced, we are all human beings who have something to contribute to this world. Approximately 80% of the youth who participate in our programs are scholarship recipients.

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GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT

20 1 4 United over 146 youth from 35 countries.

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The Global Youth Peace Summit unites 70+ youth (ages 14-18) from more than 20 countries for a week dedicated to personal growth, healing, cultural exchange, leadership development, and community-building. The Summit is a place for healing… Many of the youth who attend have experienced traumatic circumstances: extreme poverty, religious persecution, child labor, gang violence, abuse and neglect. Some have witnessed the atrocities of war and have literally run for their lives; many have been uprooted from their native cultures and are struggling to integrate

into an entirely foreign world. By sharing their experiences they are able to begin and continue the healing process.

The Summit is a place for learning… Through team-building exercises, leadership training, cultural exchange opportunities, The Summit is a place for and dialogue circles, the youth learn skills for authenticity… Every youth is empowered conflict resolution, heartcentered communication, to be themselves, completely. The invitation compassionate response, is simple – come as you are. and peace-focused leadership. The Summit is not about being “peaceful”; it is about The Summit is a place being real. The primary for connection and intention of the Summit is inspiration… not about creating peace The Summit unites young in the world. It is about people from around the each youth making the world and gives them an commitment to cultivate opportunity to see that peace within their own beyond our nationality, hearts and minds, and to ethnicity, beliefs, past walk in the world in a way experiences and present that inspires others to do circumstances, we are the same. 2017

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all human beings who essentially want the same things: acceptance, love, equality and peace. This fundamental understanding ignites empathy and compassion. The Summit inspires youth to turn this compassion into action by giving them the necessary

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tools and support to make an impact in their homes, their communities, their world, among their peers and, most importantly, within themselves. The Summit is a place to begin‌ Following the completion of the Summit, youth are invited to participate in

our One Village Project which is a year-long, youth-led community service and leadership development program. The One Village Project unites youth from the Summit and youth who are completely new to Amala’s programs.


GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT

AUSTIN GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT

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2 8 YO U TH 2 5 VOLU N T E E R S “I grew up in a world of bloodshed, fear and tears. The Summit was a place where I was honored for being a whole human being. I was embraced with a deep love… a love that I never knew existed.. a love that I know if more people in the world felt for each other – we’d have no more war.” Evelyn, Uganda

82 YO U T H 1 0 4 VO LU N T E E R S “The Summit holds a special place in my heart that can never be replaced. Realizing your own true worth is a gift that I have not received elsewhere.” Lexis, United States

this, however, it helped me become the person I am today: it helped me find my real self.” Fernando, Palestine

“Amala opened my eyes to the many cultures and people of the world. Some “The Summit made me similar to me, some with realize many things. It very different lives.” made me realize my desire Aiden, United States to help others. Before all

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YOUTH PROGRAMS ONE VILLAGE PROJECT

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THE ONE VILLAGE PROJECT The One Village Project is a year-long community service and leadership program which unites youth from all walks of life, with the objective of creating a diverse “village” of young leaders that are committed to supporting each other and serving communities in need. The One Village 8

Project begins each year in September, upon completion of the Global Youth Peace Summit, and runs through the end of May. The One Village Project consists of three main components: Monthly Youth-Led Community Service Days, Rise Up: Youth Leadership Development Program (twice a month) and Fall, Winter & Spring Camping Retreats.

RISE UP: YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Rise Up is a nine month leadership development program offering service learning opportunities and skill development for compassionate leadership in today’s complex world. Beginning every year in September and ending in May, Rise Up connects


VOLUNTEERS

CAMP INDIGO

CHILDREN 72

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MUSIC MOVEMENT CRAFTS COMMUNICATION LEARNING

a diverse group of youth ages 13-18. The program features bi-monthly leadership training as well as a monthly service learning opportunity.

DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The Diversity Leadership Conference unites 130+ youth from 16 Austinarea middle schools

for a day dedicated to breaking barriers and stereotypes, finding unity in diversity and growing as compassionate leaders.

CAMP INDIGO

Camp Indigo is a weeklong day camp that offers exciting and creative opportunities for children ages 4–12 to express themselves and explore their world.

Camp Indigo promotes increased confidence, clear communication skills, and a high level of respect for the self and others. Offerings include music, movement, yoga, crafts, gardening, dance, capoeira, sign language, improv, and song-writing.

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YOUNG ARTISTS IN SERVICE The Young Artists in Service program works to create opportunities for inspired young artists to deepen into the spirit of service by engaging with their communities through art. These youth leaders serve their community by creating inspiring murals and art projects around Austin.

their second album, I Am, which is available on iTunes along with their first album Precious Human Life.

CIRCLE UP

Funded by the City of Austin’s Healthy Adolescent Program (AHA), Circle Up is a pilot program which launched in 6 Austin area Middle Schools in the Spring of 2015. Focusing on Social ONE VILLAGE MUSIC Emotional Learning, Circle PROJECT Up is a monthly offering Led by Phoebe Hunt, the which provides students One Village Music Project with an opportunity to is comprised of 15+ young grow as human beings and musicians from around the as leaders in service to world who create a unique their school and peers. blend of alternative, folk, ONE VILLAGE WALK hip hop and world music. The One Village Walk In 2015, The One Village gives participants the Music Project recorded

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opportunity to walk side-by-side with approximately 500 inmates of San Quentin State Prison, with the goal of breaking the cycle of violence and supporting the youth of the world. Proceeds from this walkathon benefit the Global Youth Peace Summit. ONE VILLAGE WALK

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SEVAMUSIC

In partnership with 18Below and the City of Austin, SevaMusic is a year-long music program that provides young musicians with the opportunity to serve communities in Austin through live music performances.

CONCERT FOR PEACE

In celebration of the International Day of Peace, we partner with Wobeon Music to host a Concert for Peace. The intention for is to create an event that unites the diverse cultures and people of Austin through world music.

an impoverished village Camp Mana is a day-camp on the outskirts of New on the Big Island of Hawaii Delhi, India. Through the partnership, hundreds for children ages 4-12. Similar to Camp Indigo, all of children have been offered an alternative to activities at Camp Mana child labor, a way out of are intended to point the extreme poverty, hope child’s attention back to for the future, and the their own heart, which freedom to thrive. encourages self-inquiry and promotes confidence, clear communication and GUI VILLAGE WATER creativity. PROJECT

CAMP MANA

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS :

BHATTI MINES SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Since 2007, The Amala Foundation has partnered with the Bhatti Mines School, which resides in

The Gui Village Living Water Program was a humanitarian service project that was successfully completed in 2005. The program installed two water wells in a Nigerian village, saving 3,500 people


(including 2,000 children) from disease.

KENYA GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT

The Kenya Summit marks the Amala Foundation’s first international Global Youth Peace Summit and will unite 70 youth from 15+ countries in Meru, Kenya from December 30th, 2015 to January 5th, 2016.

ISRAEL/PALESTINE GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT

Amala staff visited Israel and Palestine in October of 2014 to plant the seeds for a possible Global Youth Peace Summit. During the scouting trip, Amala staff met with 26 youth organizations and funding agencies and visited several potential venues.

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2014 HIGHLIGHTS In January, five community members including 2 staff, 2 youth and one documentary filmmaker visited Kenya for a two week scouting trip. The purpose of this trip was to locate a venue, develop relationships with partner organizations and plant the seeds for the 2015 Kenya Global Youth Peace Summit. Ezra & Amrita Moor purchased the grounds of the Amala Foundation nearly ten years ago to support the growth of the organization and its youth programs. This year, the Moors generously donated the entire property to Amala Foundation, providing us with a home and a place to thrive for years to come.

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16 youth and 8 volunteers participated in our Spring Break Camping Retreat which took place at Big Bend National Park from March 12th-16th. The Amala Foundation received a grant from the City of Austin which led to the creation of SevaMusic, a year-long music program that provides young musicians with the opportunity to serve communities in Austin through live music performances. The Amala Foundation was asked to lead the 4th Annual Diversity Leadership Conference which unites 130+ youth from 16 Austin-area middle schools for a day dedicated to breaking down barriers and

stereotypes, finding unity in diversity and growing as compassionate leaders. Partners included LifeWorks, Communities in Schools, Travis County Sheriff ’s Office, City of Austin Healthy Adolescent Program, Omega Point International and African American Youth Harvest Association. We hosted our first retreat for a specific school when the 8th grade class at Austin’s Waldorf Academy came together for four days to see how they could grow as individuals and as a class. Young Artists In Service expanded its offering serving many Austin communities including Refugee Services of Texas and Multi-Cultural Refugee Coalition.


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4500+ YOUTH SERVED

FROM OVER 50 COUNTRIES Through our Bhatti Mines School Partnership, we were able to educate over 160 children, providing them with an alternative to child labor and hope for the future.

for Peace in Austin, Texas uniting 12 world musicians/bands and 300+ Austinites.

2014 Youth Peace Summit and over 500 San Quentin inmates.

In December, we hired our first full time, Programs Manager, Tasha Banks. Prior to joining In October, 3 staff and 2 the Amala Foundation board members travelled team, Tasha spent the to Israel and Palestine last decade working to for a scouting trip for empower diverse groups the 2017 Israel/Palestine of youth in Austin. She Global Youth Peace The 8th Annual Global received her Master’s Summit. Youth Peace Summit degree in Global united 82 refugee, Health and Medical The One Village Music immigrant, international, Anthropology which led Project recorded its and local at-risk youth her to study, research second album, I Am, (ages 14-18) from 32 and develop arguments which is now available on countries. on historically rooted iTunes. and institutionalized The 4th Annual One oppression along the In partnership with Village Walk inside San lines of race, gender, Wobeon Music, the Quentin Prison united class, and ability in Amala Foundation hosted 48 community members, public health. the 2nd Annual Concert 5 youth from the Global For the first time, Camp Indigo expanded to 3 weeks for the first time, serving 225 children and providing volunteer opportunities for 123 adults.

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2015 GROWTH

Here is some of what is in store for our organization, our community and our youth in 2015... In January, 19 youth and 5 volunteers will unite for a weekend for our

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Winter Youth Retreat in Wimberley, Texas. On February 2nd, the Amala Foundation and dozen partner organizations will host the 4th Annual Diversity Leadership Conference

which will unite 130+ students from 16 area Middle Schools for a day dedicated to breaking barriers and stereotypes, finding unity in diversity and growing as compassionate leaders.


In March, the Amala Foundation will host a Retreat for this year’s Waldorf Academy 8th Grade Class. The Amala Foundation, with the support of the City of Austin, will launch Circle Up as a pilot program in 6 Austin area middle schools in the Spring of 2015. Focusing on Social Emotional Learning, Circle Up will be a monthly offering which provides students with an opportunity to grow as human beings and as leaders in service to their school and peers. In an effort to strengthen our programs, we will launch a Facilitator Training Program which will take place over five

days in the Spring and Summer. The 5th Annual One Village Walk will take place May 31st inside San Quentin State Prison. In June, we will host our 3rd Annual California Global Youth Peace Summit in Foresthill. In July, we will host 4 weeks of Camp Indigo serving approximately 300 children ages 4-12. In August, we will host our 9th Annual Austin Global Youth Peace Summit which will unite 70+ youth representing more than 25 different countries. After the Austin Summit, 20+ youth will unite for a week as part of the

One Village Music Project and record an album in an attempt to share their messages of hope and inspiration with the world. In September, we will launch the ninth offering of our Austin One Village Project and the third offering of our California One Village Project. In the Fall, Circle Up will expand from 6 pilot schools to 10 Austin area middle schools. SevaMusic will serve communities like Growing Roots and Caritas. In late December, we will host our first international Global Youth Peace Summit in Meru, Kenya.

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WHO WE SERVE

Many of the youth we serve, including refugee, immigrant and at-risk children, have experienced the worst of humanity. Some have been shot, some have grown up in abusive environments, some have been tortured,

some have spent their out with the recognition entire lives in a refugee that in order to have peace camp, and some have in the world, we must been forced to become first find peace within UNITY IN UNITY IN child soldiers. All of these ourselves. It is one thing young people desire peace to talk about peace, it is and change in the world. another to live it from All of our youth programs the inside out and inspire are created and carried others to do the same.

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“The Amala Foundation gave meaning to my life. It helped in the journey of finding my inner self.” Yvonne, The Congo “The Amala Foundation has really impacted my life... It doesn’t matter what color you are or where you come from they always share the same love. It’s impacted me by knowing what peace really means. I’ve learned that no matter where you’re

from we should always take care of each other like brothers and sisters. Mohammed, South Africa “The Amala Foundation has meant everything to me. It makes me a better leader.” Espoir, The Congo “Although the Amala Foundation was a recent addition to my life, it has undoubtedly been one of

the most imperative and impactful. It has meant an entire support system spanning across the globe, more cultural awareness, and a betterment of myself by learning from myself and others. It makes me feel as though I will truly never be alone again and has given me the opportunity to meet some of the most beautiful people in the world both inside and out.” Jenna, United States

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OUR COMMUNITY 2014 STAFF VANESSA STONE, Founder RYAN JORDAN, Executive Director JONATHAN HOFFMAN, Operations Manager TASHA BANKS, Programs Manager LINDA FREIHEIT, Youth Director JESSICA RYAN, Director of Events JEAN-PIERRE VERDIJO, Young Artists In Service, Director SOLOMON MASALA, Austin Global Youth Peace Summit, Director SHAUNA MISTRETTA, CA Global Youth Peace Summit, Director EDEN TRENOR, CA Global Youth Peace Summit Youth & Volunteer Coordinator

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2014 BOARD MEMBERS SOLOMON MASALA Board Chair Founding Principal, Source Consulting Group SAVANNAH KUMAR Secretary Honors Student at University of Texas at Austin *Participated as a youth (and now a volunteer) at Camp Indigo, One Village Project, Global Youth Peace Summit & San Quentin One Village Walk

SCOTT HERZ Treasurer Corporate Development Executive Formerly, VP of Corporate Development at HealthTronics VANESSA STONE Author Founder of the Amala Foundation EVELYN APOKO Motivational Speaker/Student *Participated as a youth (and now a volunteer) at Camp Indigo, One Village Project, Global Youth Peace Summit & San Quentin One Village Walk

ALICIA SMITH KRIESE President, The Multiplier Effect GINGER BLAIR Author AMRITA MOOR Coordinator for Vanessa Stone Apprenticeship Program DAVID BAKER Executive Director, Wimberley Valley Watershed Association BRIAN SCHOENBAUM Founder/Director, Vuka Austin & Intentional Dwellings BRIAN FREEDMAN Owner, Buy For Charity LLC REBEKKAH SCHEAR Program Manager of International Programs, LIVESTRONG Foundation

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2014 PARTNERS

GLIMMER OF HOPE FOUNDATION BURDINE JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION SHANTI INTERCULTURAL FOUNDATION CITY OF AUSTIN HEALTHY ADOLESCENT (AHA) PROGRAM WHOLE FOODS MARKET AVILA & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FREITAS FOUNDATION BREAKTHROUGH AUSTIN URBAN ROOTS COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS LIFEWORKS CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE MULTI-CULTURAL REFUGEE COALITION REFUGEE TRANSITIONS IACT YOUTH ADVOCACY AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REAL HQ LULULEMON AT THE DOMAIN WALDORF ACADEMY

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VOLUNTEERS The Amala Foundation would not exist without our committed community of volunteers. Each year, the Amala Foundation provides opportunities for service to more than 500 volunteers. Annually, 100+ volunteers each commit 150 hours or more to our youth programs and over the last 14 years, the Amala Foundation has created meaningful volunteer opportunities for 3,000+ individuals.

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EVENT SPACE RENTAL

WEDDINGS WORKSHOPS INTIMATE GATHERINGS CORPORATE EVENTS The Amala Foundation rents its space for weddings, workshops, memorial services, corporate events, baby showers, intimate gatherings and more. Proceeds from each rental help to cover general operating expenses which allows us to put your donations directly toward serving our youth.

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Nestled under a canopy of ancient oak trees, the Amala Foundation is the perfect combination of outdoor and indoor space for your special occasion. If you’re interested in booking or taking a tour of our beautiful space, please contact us at events@amalafoundation. org or call 512.476.8884.


Sanctuary Yoga is located on the grounds of the Amala Foundation and officially launched January of 2013. The space provides a beautiful environment for our community to deepen their yoga practice. Sanctuary Yoga unites 17 of Austin’s most talented yoga teachers for 40+ yoga classes per week. Classes are appropriate for all levels and ages and feature a wide variety of yoga including Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Restorative, Forrest, and Satyananda yoga. The Sanctuary Yoga schedule also includes regular Qigong classes, Kirtan and other special offerings. Classes are intentionally small in size (no more than

20 people) and range from $5-$12 per class. Monthly passes are available. We are proud to announce that all of our operating/admin expenses (“overhead”) are now covered by revenue generated from Sanctuary Yoga, our Sanctuary Event Space and Fees For Service. This means that every donation we receive goes directly to our youth programs. Big gratitude to Amrita & Ezra Moor for gifting us a space that has allowed us to become sustainable and serve so many. For more information on Sanctuary Yoga, including a schedule of classes, please visit www.sanctuaryyogaaustin.com or call 512.476.8884.


FINANCIALS INCOME

2012

2013

2014

CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS ....................................... $160,278 FEES FOR SERVICE ............................................................. $59,800 SANCTUARY YOGA & EVENT SPACE .................................. $38,144

$251,431 $62,004 $89,390

$926,596* $169,497 $115,754

TOTAL

EXPENSE

$258,222 $402,825 $1,211,829

2012

2013

2014

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ............................................. $50,207 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES .................................................. $13,129 PROGRAMS, SANCTUARY YOGA & EVENT SPACE ........... $165,246

$65,013 $21,511 $280,225

$82,966 $32,388 $398,984

TOTAL

NET ORDINARY INCOME ASSETS

$228,582 $366,749 $514,338

$29,640

$36,076 $697,491

2012

2013

2014

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS .................................................. $29,915 FIXED ASSETS ...................................................................... $3,637

$54,927 $5,200

$117,778 $644,400*

TOTAL

$33,552 $60,127 $762,178

CURRENT LIABILITIES

$11,390 $1,889 $6,449

EQUITY

$22,162

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$33,552

$58,238 $755,729*

$60,127 $762,178

*This amount includes the donation of our community center buildings and land valued at $640,000.

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PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSE BREAKDOWN

2012

2013

2014

ISRAEL/PALESTINE GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT .............. N/A SCHOOL RETREATS .................................................................. N/A DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ................................... N/A GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT TX .................................. $75,982 TEXAS ONE VILLAGE PROJECT ............................................ $7,618 YOUNG ARTISTS IN SERVICE ............................................... $2,816 CAMP INDIGO .................................................................... $15,391 SANCTUARY YOGA & EVENT SPACE .................................. $27,170 CAMP MANA ........................................................................ $1,999 THE BHATTI MINES SCHOOL ............................................. $23,558 SAN QUENTIN ONE VILLAGE WALK ..................................... $9,319 GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT CA ................................... $1,393 INDIGO DAY CAMPS .................................................................. N/A ONE VILLAGE MUSIC PROJECT ................................................. N/A KENYA GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT .................................. N/A CALIFORNIA ONE VILLAGE PROJECT ...................................... . N/A

N/A N/A N/A $64,875 $17,491 $2,736 $24,906 $83,634 N/A $13,629 $6,970 $52,584 $3,223 $3,392 $4,508 $2,275

$12,506 $8,050 $3,207 $67,882 $30,013 $3,753 $27,435 $136,040 N/A $21,856 $7,069 $63,874 $2,634 $8,404 $3,750 $2,511

TOTAL

MONTHLY OVERHEAD BUDGET

$165,246 $280,225 $398,984

2012

2013

2014

SALARIES AND PAYROLL EXPENSES ................................... $6,800 $7,100 $12,400 RENT ....................................................................................... $600 $600 $0 UTILITIES ................................................................................ $400 $400 $600 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ................................................. $275 $275 $350 INSURANCE ............................................................................. $140 $140 $500 OTHER .................................................................................... $800 $2,000 $2,000

TOTAL

We are proud to announce that all of our operating/admin expenses (“overhead”) are now covered by revenue generated from Sanctuary Yoga, our Sanctuary Event Space and Fees For Service. This

$9,015 $10,515 $15,850

means that every donation we receive goes directly to our youth programs. Big gratitude to Amrita & Ezra Moor for gifting us a space that has allowed us to become sustainable and serve so many.

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HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

Impact the World From Within At the Amala Foundation, we realize that the most direct way to experience a fuller life is to serve others. We unite those seeking more meaningful lives with those in great need by channeling

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this inspiration into humanitarian projects that matter. Each year, we provide opportunities for humanitarian service to over 1000 volunteers both in Austin and around the world.


Serve

Make A Donation

“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Gandhi

Whether it’s $15, $25, or $100 a month, every donation will enable us to continue to serve the youth who need it the most while expanding our reach to new communities and children. Approximately 80% of the youth who participate in our programs like the Global Youth Peace Summit, One Village Project, and Young Artists In Service, are scholarship recipients. These youth would not be able to participate in these transformational and healing programs without your support.

By choosing to volunteer at the Amala Foundation, you are choosing to serve others for your own personal growth. We ask all of our volunteers to show up with a willingness to be impacted and free of attachment to what their service looks like. “The Amala Foundation has shown me the powerful gift that service brings to the world and to my own growth.” Solomon M.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? serve@amalafoundation.org

512.476.8884

Become a Steward of the Amala Foundation. We are inviting inspired community members to rise up and help support and grow the work of The Amala Foundation by becoming a monthly donor. Our monthly donor program allows us to increase the reach and impact of our youth programs in Austin and around the world. The Amala Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Amala Foundation are tax-deductible.

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