In May 2009, a fire tragically engulfed the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (BEBHS), a non-profit organization dedicated to save, protect and care for animals in California, USA. While most of the animals were rescued, the adoption offices and hospital had to be closed. The local community had contributed generously to help the recovery for the rescued animals and also children gave their allowances and money raised from selling lemonade.

Hearing of the shelter’s plight, Supreme Master Ching Hai lovingly contributed US$10,000 in aid which was presented by our Association members to the staff of BEBHS in June together with Master’s publications and information on the benefit of the vegan lifestyle. Later, upon learning of the updates of the situation, Master offered an additional US$20,000 contribution saying “It may help. With all my love and prayers for them and their big hearts.”

In expressing their sincere thanks, the Executive Director of BEBHS, Stacey Street, wrote in a letter to Master, “I am deeply touched by your quick response and outstanding generosity. It is in times of crisis that we learn who our true friends are, and you have shown yourself to be among BEBHS’ most steadfast allies and a champion of the animals we serve.” She said the funds will help sustain the organization as they recover from the devastation of the fire.

Thank you letter from Stacey Street, Executive Director of BEBHS for US$30,000 loving contribution from Master.  (tk5-TK letter-Berkeley EBHS.pdf)

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