The members of our sangha take positive action in many ways to help improve the lives of all beings. As a Centre we give particular emphasis to two local and one international charity.
Community Action
The Community Action Kula and volunteers will be happy to pick up donations from your home or workplace. Please contact the Community Action Kula via its Slack channel or by email at
communityaction@ipswichbuddhistcentre.org.uk – let them know your preferred collection day and location and they will get back to you to confirm. The contacts for Community Action are Jvalasara, Irene Lewiston, Paula Gadd, Di Johnston and Bodhinātā.
THE CHARITIES WE ARE SUPPORTING ARE:
Ipswich Family Bank
Items desperately needed by this charity are:
- Toiletries of any kind
- Cleaning products
- Biscuits and snacks things for children.
- Cereal/porridge
- Tinned meat
Outreach (soup kitchen)
Items desperately needed by this charity are:
- Toothpaste
- Anti-perspirant
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Shaving cream
- Razors
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE COLLECTION OF ITEMS
The Ipswich Family Bank provides support for struggling families, babies and children.
Ipswich Outreach provides support to people who are hungry and/or homeless in Ipswich.
Volunteers are needed to help collect items and help sort out for the two charities. If you can help contact Community Action’s Slack Channel or email:
communityaction@ipswichbuddhistcentre.org.uk
unityaction@ipswichbudistre.org.u
Karuna Trust
Members of the Ipswich sangha (our Buddhist community), also take international community action by supporting the Karuna Trust. Inspired by Buddhist values, the Karuna Trusts seeks to end caste-based discrimination, poverty and inequality in India and Nepal. It works with individuals focusing on education, gender equality and dignified livelihoods transforming communities and changing society. If you are interested in supporting the amazing work of this Trust please visit the Karuna Trust website
