December 15, 2007

Once a year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we invite 36 families in need to ZCLA for a day of celebration. Dana is Sanskrit and means “generosity.” The day is a generous exchange of rituals, songs, playfulness, and gifts. The families are selected by Nancy Spear and Fidel Sanchez whose organization – Caminos de Esperanza Cultural Center – cares for families from our neighborhood; we have worked with them for many years. Our Day of Dana project evolved out of ZCLA’s Dana Basket tradition.

Here you can find the schedule for the Day of Dana 2007

We will need a lot of support on the day itself. Click here for volunteer option.

You have to send me an email to sign up, the web will not safe your cahnges.

Fundraising Appeal

One way that ZCLA will express its Dana is by giving each family a gift bag filled with food and gift certificates. Therefore we raise funds.

Any financial donation you can make will be deeply appreciated. You can send a check, call the office with your credit card, use one of the green envelopes marked “Day of Dana,” or use the Day of Dana donation link on the ZCLA website. If you want to check the current status of donations, click here.

We thank you in advance for your generous help and look forward to celebrating our Day of Dana with all of you and with our neighbors.