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Hutoxy Contractor (June 21, 1936 – January 27, 2016) by Joseph Gullo

Hutoxy Contractor
March 21, 2016

We say goodbye to Hutoxy (pronounced Hutsy) Contractor, 79, a stalwart member of the TOS. Hutsy had a B.A. in sociology and anthropology. She and her husband Dinshaw, originally from India, were married in 1958 and continued their ancestral Zoroastrian faith in the United States where they raised five children. Hutsy is survived by her husband, Dinshaw and four children, Rashna, Yasmin, Yazdi and Arnavaz. Sadly, their fifth child, Shernaz died in an accident 1985. Read more about Hutoxy Contractor (June 21, 1936 – January 27, 2016) by Joseph Gullo

Flood Relief Efforts Underway at Adyar

December 22, 2015

Historic amounts of rain have produced disastrous flooding in Chennai, India, including flooding at Adyar, international headquarters of the Theosophical Society. While buildings at Adyar sustained comparatively minimal damage, the City of Chennai suffered devastating damage, with more than 50,000 homes destroyed some of them belonging to staff at Adyar who lost everything. We are collecting donations to help with the flood relief efforts. Read more about Flood Relief Efforts Underway at Adyar

Announcing our latest Scholarship Recipient Tate Locust

November 24, 2015

For each year of the past five years the Theosophical Order of Service has awarded a scholarship to a student at the Oglala Lakota College, School of Nursing located on the Pine Ridge Reservation, the poorest in the Nation. The student is chosen by the college based on our criteria. This year’s scholarship recipient is Tate Locust. Congratulations! And best wishes for your continued studies, Tate. Read about Tate in his own words: Read more about Announcing our latest Scholarship Recipient Tate Locust

Announcing OneHeart; Theosophical Order of Service, USA e-Newsletter

Hands forming a heart
Hands and Heart on Sunrise
October 8, 2015

Our NEW, quarterly, paperless e-Newsletter, OneHeart, is here! The first issue was sent out via email on October 1, 2015, and it’s getting rave reviews. You told us you wanted to see the TOS Newsletter more frequently. In response, we’ve gone from semi-annual to quarterly publication, and we’ve gone paperless as well. Some of you sent us your e-mail addresses in response to requests in For the Love of Life, our annual magazine or previous, paper issues of our TOS newsletter or through sign-up sheets at events. Read more about Announcing OneHeart; Theosophical Order of Service, USA e-Newsletter

SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE APRIL 2015 EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL

July 16, 2015

Friends and members of the TOS have asked if we are collecting donations for relief work amongst the victims of the April 25 2015 earthquake in Nepal and its aftershocks.  The TOS does not have a presence in this country so we suggest that you visit the website of Karuna-Schechen (http://karuna-shechen.org/), a highly respected organization that has been working in Nepal for over 15 years.  Its vibrant outreach programme (including mobile medical clinics and camps) is in place in a large number of locations with a team of professional Read more about SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE APRIL 2015 EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL

Oglala Lakota College School of Nursing Scholarship Recipient – Angela Big Crow

Angie Big Crow
Angie Big Crow
March 30, 2015

Dear Theosophical Order of Service.

First of all, I would like to send a big heartfelt thank you for choosing me to be your scholarship recipient. I was very surprised this morning when I came into study for class and found the award letter in my folder.

My name is Angela Lynn Big Crow, I am 39 years old. I am a single mother of 3 children, 2 handsome sons Walter and Joseph (17 and 16 years old). And one beautiful daughter Trinity who is 8 years old. Read more about Oglala Lakota College School of Nursing Scholarship Recipient – Angela Big Crow

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