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Donors Collective Launches ‘Adwait’:

Empowering Temples for Environmental

Leadership and Community Transformation

Inspired by Vedanta’s principle of non-duality, new initiative addresses plastic waste in faith

communities while providing holistic support for enduring impact

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
onors Collective, a leading
philanthropic platform in
Dfaith-based sustainability, is
proud to unveil ‘Adwait’—a pioneer-
ing initiative shaped by the Vedanta
philosophy of non-duality (Advaita).
The word “Adwait” signifies the fun-
damental unity and interconnected-
ness of all existence, reflecting a belief
that protecting the planet is insepara-
ble from serving humanity. By rooting
the initiative in this timeless value,
Donors Collective underscores the
need for harmony between human ac-
tion and the natural world—a theme
at the heart of its new program.

With nearly 350,000 religious
congregations across the inspire not just spiritual growth, but and executing campaigns that appeal ripple positive change,” Mr. Sharma
societal transformation,” said Pankaj to environmentally conscious donors. added. “Adwait is an opportunity to
United States—many hosting Sharma, Chief Donor Officer (CDO) Counseling and Strategic Guid- deepen the impact of temples beyond
large community events each at Donors Collective. “The principle ance: Personalized advice to weave their walls, guiding communities to-
of Adwait tells us that everything is sustainability into every aspect of ward a more harmonious, sustainable
week—faith-based institutions interconnected—our daily choic- temple operations. future.”
play a significant role in gener- es matter for the entire web of life. Enhanced Community Outreach: As always, Donors Collective
Through this initiative, we’re inviting Tools and training to mobilize engage- ensures all Adwait funds are direct-
ating single-use plastic waste. faith communities to lead by exam- ment, increase awareness, and foster ed toward faith-based organizations
It is estimated that thousands ple, becoming beacons of sustainabil- grassroots environmental action. adhering to the highest standards of
Long-Term Impact Planning: transparency, accountability, and de-
ity and environmental responsibility.”
of tons of plastic plates, cups, In addition to offering matching Assistance in conceptualizing and monstrable results.
water bottles, and cutlery from funds for eco-friendly alternatives, scaling projects that offer enduring Donors Collective advances im-
Donors Collective is expanding its environmental, social, and spiritual pactful, transparent philanthropy
religious gatherings enter land- support for temples through a wide benefits. by empowering faith-driven organi-
“Faith-based organizations stand zations to champion sustainability,
fills annually, intensifying the array of services, including: at the heart of American life and community engagement, and endur-
Specialized Fundraising Sup-
nation’s pollution problem. port: Expert guidance for designing have an extraordinary capacity to ing positive change.

Adwait directly addresses this
challenge by supporting temples as
they transition from single-use plas-
tics to reusable, durable items such
as steel glasses and plates. In its first
phase, Adwait will provide matching
donations to temples that eliminate
PET water bottles, plastic cups, and
disposable food and beverage contain-
ers (including those with plastic linings).
“We have seen how temples can

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