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Children in Distress By Nancy Secrest

Nancy Secrest
March 21, 2016

When you think of the homeless who do you see? Most of us envision a middle aged man who is either an alcoholic or mentally challenged. Or, perhaps a woman of indeterminate age pushing a grocery cart filled with bags of who knows what. But did you know that most homeless are families? In fact, sixty percent of the homeless are children. This fact I learned while working at Human Solutions, a nonprofit in Portland, OR that helps families prevent homelessness and helps to house those who are already homeless. I retired from Human Solutions in 2009, but still serve on its finance committee. Read more about Children in Distress By Nancy Secrest

TOS Annual Appeal Letter

November 24, 2015

Dear Friend,

Since 1908 the Theosophical Order of Service has helped ease suffering in the world. At this time of year we once again reach out to you for your support.

The TOS is an all-volunteer organization. Every dollar of your donation goes toward the work and is tax exempt.  Read more about TOS Annual Appeal Letter

TOS Annual Appeal Letter

November 24, 2015

Dear Friend,

Since 1908 the Theosophical Order of Service has helped ease suffering in the world. At this time of year we once again reach out to you for your support.

The TOS is an all-volunteer organization. Every dollar of your donation goes toward the work and is tax exempt. Some of the activities we have been involved in this year are: Read more. Read more about TOS Annual Appeal Letter

Theosophical Order of Service Annual Report to Sep 30, 2015

TOS board members 2015
TOS board members
October 9, 2015

The Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) in the USA is governed by a board of seven directors plus a treasurer and two honorary directors who assist with valuable insights gained from their many years of service. Pictured above are: (from left to right, seated) Tim Boyd, Nancy Secrest, president, (standing) Joe Gullo, honorary director, Jon Knebel, Betty Bland, treasurer, Rozi Ulics, assistant webmaster, Carol Nicholson and Kathy Gann, secretary.

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July 2015 – An Important Question

July 16, 2015

Are we too busy to meditate? What about exercise, can we fit that into our schedules? Then there are the myriad other things for which we are responsible, or think we are: care and feeding of family, pets, houses, gardens, nurturing friendships. What’s that you say? You have a job, and you’re active in your local Theosophical Society (TS) lodge! You volunteer at the food bank once a week, and you’re taking a class. Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Sleep? What’s that you ask? Read more about July 2015 – An Important Question

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

Group putting together the Plan of Action
Group putting together the Plan of Action
March 30, 2015

THEOSOPHICAL ORDER OF SERVICE - AMERICAN SECTION

ANNUAL REPORT to September 30, 2014

The TOS in the USA is governed by a board of seven directors: Nancy Secrest, president; Kathy Gann, secretary; and board members, Tim Boyd, Christine Cianciosi, Jon Knebel, Lloyd Standish and Rozi Ulics. Betty Bland, our treasurer, and our two honorary board members, Joe Gullo and Miles Standish assist us by offering valuable insights gained from their many years of service to the TOS. Read more about ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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