Generosity In Action
At CCLD we invite every member to step into Generosity in Action: to look at what you value, decide what you can give, and commit to helping this vision thrive. Your contribution makes possible every bedside vigil, every teaching circle, every moment of sanctuary that defines our work.
How to Join
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Listen to the Conscious Giving here.
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Make your Conscious Gift and complete the Membership Registration Form.
Conscious Giving
What is Conscious Giving?
It's Giving from an Open Heart, with Presence. Conscious Giving is more than just donating money. It's an act of deep intention, rooted in awareness and compassion. Conscious Giving focuses on:
● Giving with Purpose: It starts with a genuine desire to make a positive difference, driven by compassion and empathy.
● Connecting with Your Values: It's an opportunity to align your generosity with what truly matters to you – your deepest beliefs and vision for a better world.
● A Sense of Interconnection: It recognizes that we're all connected and that your act of giving contributes to a larger web of care and support in the world.
● Joy in the Act of Giving: Conscious giving isn’t about obligation. Rather, it is about experiencing the intrinsic joy and fulfillment that comes from generosity.
Conscious giving isn’t about expectation–it’s about empowerment and actively participating in a reciprocal relationship with life. It's about using your resources and your heart to create positive change in a way that feels meaningful and fulfilling to you.
It is generosity grounded in relational experiences rather than transactional ones.
New Members: Ready to Begin Your Journey as a Member?
Existing Members, see next section.
Take a moment to listen to the New Member Reflection. This short audio meditation helps you pause, consider what generosity means to you, and set an intention for how you will contribute.
After Completing the Reflection:
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Make a Conscious Gift Now OR Make a pledge for later
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Then complete your Membership Registration Form
Already a Member of our Community?
Revisit Your Commitment by listening to the Existing Member Reflection. This reflection invites you to review the ways you give and align your generosity with what feels most purposeful now.
After Completing the Reflection:
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Make a Conscious Gift Now OR Make a pledge for later
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Then complete your Membership Registration Form (below)
Complete Both Membership Forms
Make a Conscious Gift
And then fill out this
Membership Registration Form
If you would like to utilize a stock donation, DAF funds, an IRA disbursement (QCD), discuss leaving a gift from your estate, or something else as part of your Conscious Giving, we are here to help you craft the perfect expression of generosity.
Contact us by phone at 828-329-0823 or email giving@ccld.community.
You will receive an email confirmation of your membership once complete. Welcome!
“It takes time to practice generosity, but being generous is the best use of our time.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
When we give with a generous intention, we both deepen our own lives and enrich the world around us. Commit today. Your action ensures that CCLD remains a sanctuary where presence, compassion, and wisdom guide how we live and how we meet death.