Contributed by Benjamin Marks, Shinnyo-en DC Youth Association Member On August 30th, for the second year in a row, members of Shinnyo-en Washington DC and their families and friends gathered for the Family Afternoon of Service in historic Old Town Alexandria. Shinnyo-en Foundation, in partnership with United Way Worldwide, sponsored the event at the Mary …
Spearheaded by the Foundation’s grantee, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove, a beautiful three-panel mural now hangs in the entry hallway at the Kenneth Young Center. Kenneth Young Center is a comprehensive provider of mental health and senior citizens’ support services in Elk Grove Village and has been a recipient of many in-kind donations from …
Contributed by Shinnyo-en Seattle member, Michael May Every April, the followers of Shinnyo-en Seattle have dedicated themselves to the city that hosts their temple – Burien, Washington. This dedication comes in the form of volunteering at the annual city clean-up event, Burien Clean Sweep. The commitment of Shinnyo-en Seattle was made even stronger this year …
After months of planning, the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition dispatched over 500 volunteers to a dozen sites across San Mateo County for a Multifaith Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This annual event for the Coalition attracts volunteers of all ages and faiths to come together and work side …
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As 2014 came to a close, the Shinnyo-en Chicago temple in Elk Grove Village hosted its third annual Family Service Event. Having outgrown the space at the temple and in anticipation of many community members participating, the event took place at the nearby Rainbow Falls community center. People gathered on a pleasantly “warm” (although cold …
Not even the smell of chocolate from the original Ethel M. Chocolate Factory across the street could distract volunteers who gathered for the first Family Service Event at the Shinnyo-en Nevada Training Center. On a recent Friday, a core group of Shinnyo-en members gave up a few hours of their evening to make some small …
Nevada Training Center Hosts its First Family Service Event! Read More »
Contributed by Benjamin Marks, Shinnyo-en Youth Association Member, Washington D.C. Summers in the Nation’s Capital are always hot and steamy. However, that didn’t stop the members of Shinnyo-en Washington, D.C. from organizing a cool event! On August 30th, about 80 members and their families and friends gathered for a Family Afternoon of Service in the …
The Center for Service and Community Engagement (CSCE) at Seattle University reached a huge milestone this year, celebrating its 10th year of connecting the campus and the wider community through sustained partnerships in order to deepen student learning, create a culture of service and promote a more just and humane world. CSCE was launched in 2004 …
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Contributed by Jody Kennedy, Libby Hollahan and Brian Kenney (Photo Credits to Janet Herrera) Over the years, the Foundation has had the opportunity to know and work closely with the public school district and public library in White Plains, NY where one of five U.S. mainland Shinnyo-en temples is located. This year, the Foundation encouraged …
Learning, Service, and Fun at the White Plains Public Library Read More »
Every third Monday in January, thousands of people across the country honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a National Day of Service. Through service and small acts of kindness, individuals have a chance to be empowered, build bridges, and be active citizens in their communities. This year, the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition (PMC) in San …
