#make a change

Monks and nuns dedicate their lives to service, compassion, and spiritual guidance—but unlike most people, they do not earn regular income or build personal wealth. Many rely almost entirely on the generosity of others just to meet their basic needs like food, shelter, healthcare, and maintaining their places of worship.Right now, many monastic communities are struggling quietly. Rising costs and fewer donations mean that those who spend their lives helping others are now in need of help themselves.By supporting this GoFundMe, you’re not just giving money—you’re sustaining a way of life rooted in peace, humility, and service. You’re helping ensure that monks and nuns can continue feeding the hungry, offering guidance, preserving sacred traditions, and creating spaces where anyone can find comfort and healing.These are people who have chosen a life without material gain so they can give more to the world. Now they need us.Any contribution, no matter how small, makes a real difference. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this message helps more than you know.Let’s come together to support those who have always been there for others.

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