Independent Initiatives
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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.
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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.
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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 team are members.
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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 hearing about TPRF for the first time.
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