YOUR GIFT – IN ANY AMOUNT – IS PRICELESS
Dear Benefactors of our Beloved YICG,
Some year it has been and we can look back over the past 6 months, acknowledging that we did our best during a pandemic to rapidly transition to a new Virtual Landscape. Our large roster of virtual classes have taken off and we are almost at the mid point of our 2020-2021 session.
We could not have done that without your unwavering support, affection and positivity. Thank you.
We end the year with a humble financial appeal, to bridge the gap in our net revenue versus expenses. Our tradition of total support for our teachers continues, albeit with lower registration in some classes. The good news is that we have over 400 registrations in 50 classes. Our total revenue is down by 50%, due to lower registrations, shorter sessions and lower fees. Our core expenses, rent/insurance for our office space continues to take place, with pared down operating numbers. New expenses, including a legion of Zoom accounts, need to be accommodated. We have also worked hard to renegotiate lower service fees where possible.
Our appeal is for $10K, covering our basic deficit. Any surplus over this amount will be allocated to our capital projects. Please consider making a donation to a worthy cause. We plan to gift our supporters with unique YICG products. Our team is working on developing the content and we are super excited about that!
We are using the FB platform as there are no service charges for the donations
Our YICG Team has stepped up to deliver many new Online events, a tremendous source of strength knowing that we can pull together new kinds of community initiatives. 2021 will see the launch of new projects exploring our connections and desire to add value to our shared experience.
Our Events have included a Virtual Open House with Online Registration & Payment, Fall Puja, Mangala/Diwali Festival and an all new Holiday Game Blast, with our flagship board game - Ganga~River Rescue.
Your support is our lifeline to continue to innovate, inspire and invigorate our community. Please bring us our ideas and initiatives. Together, we can make things happen to give a meaningful life a concrete form.
We hope your family has weathered this Covid storm, which still has many uncertainties ahead. We will meet in the near future, share the joys and sorrows of 2020, determined to look out for each other and discover new pathways forward. God Bless and keep well.
Thank you and deeply hoping to hear from you,
Rathi Raja & the fabulous YICG Team
