Donate

CFMIM operates on the ancient practice of dāna (generosity) and turns no one away due to their financial means.  Your generosity makes it possible for everyone in our community to have access to the precious Dhamma, to learn meditation, and in turn to reduce suffering in their lives and in the world we inhabit together.  Having access to a Dhamma center such as ours is rare in today’s world, and everything it represents—wisdom, kindness, compassion—has always been, and remains, a beacon of hope in the face of confusion and distress.

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and your donation is tax-deductible as allowable by law.

Your gift helps pay for the daily operating costs of the Center, which are over $110,000 annually.  These costs include payroll, maintenance & repairs, utilities, insurance, professional services, technology, teacher payments, supplies, and marketing.

If you believe in our work at the Center and feel it has enriched your life somehow, please consider doing your share by chipping in. We urge you to contribute in any way you can.

There are multiple ways to make a one-time donation in any amount:

Donate Online:

Use the donation box on the screen to donate any amount by credit or debit card, PayPal, Venmo, or U.S. bank (ACH).

Donate by Check:

Monetary donations help us keep the center up and running, not just in the sense of operating expenses for heat, electricity, insurance, and the like, but also by making it possible to conduct our regular activities and offer opportunities for community involvement.

If you would like to help us in this capacity, please mail a check payable to the Redding Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation at this address:

9 Picketts Ridge Road
West Redding, CT 06896

Donate at the Center:

At the center, checks and cash can be placed in the Dana box in the lobby.

Non-Monetary Donations

  • Donate tea for the meditation hall

  • Donate other materials we need: paper goods, kitchen goods, and cleaning supplies

  • Donate books to our Buddhist Library

  • Share your other ideas for donations

Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome all expressions of generosity, monetary or not. Here are some ideas for items we can always put to good use:

If you’re interested in volunteering, please drop us a line!

  • Volunteer to help with activities that will help the center to thrive