by Kathy Gann

One of H. P. Blavatsky’s fondest and sweetest dreams for the theosophical movement she brought to life was that it should usher in a new, enlightened form of truly theosophical education.   Though her dream is beginning to come true, we need your help to make it grow—please read to the bottom of this article and help with a donation if you agree that theosophical education is one of the best ways to build a more compassionate future for life on this planet. Read more about A Weary Planet’s Best Hope: Theosophical Education

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, nine TOS volunteers from the Wheaton-Olcott TOS helped the US Postal Service in Willowbrook, IL, with its annual “Stamp Out Hunger” initiative.  Postal workers have participated since 1993 by gathering donations from their customers.  For about 20 years, theosophist Floyd Kettering’s nonprofit, Humanitarian Service Project (HSP), has been the recipient of food items gathered from the area’s post office customers, since HSP has a well-established network in place to distribute groceries to food-insecure families and seniors in the area.

Teamwork between organizations, and teamwork among friends, wins the day and gets the job done! Read more about HELPING THE USPS “STAMP OUT HUNGER!”

As the war in Ukraine moves past its one-year mark, the TOS efforts there continue to lift the burden of suffering among the many. The constant barrage of attacks on various cities and towns have left many without food, clothing, or shelter. Somehow this has not overwhelmed the light bearers who have committed themselves to helping those less fortunate. Read more about The Work to Help Others Continues in Ukraine

The Theosophical Order of Service has taken a major step through its endorsement of the Back From The Brink campaign. Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War is “a national grassroots campaign seeking the abolition of nuclear weapons and fundamental change in U.S. nuclear weapons policy.” The organization was conceived and initiated by the Union of Concerned Scientists and Physicians for Social Responsibility in the fall of 2017. It is a collaborative effort, designed to not be owned by any single individual or organization, but is partnered with many other like-minded organizations of which the Theosophical Order of Service is now among.  Read more about TOS Endorses Back from the Brink