Philanthropy
GIVING BACK
A Message from Tom & Karen
As part of our mission at Center of Balance, we believe in supporting organizations that work to improve the lives of individuals, promote the health of our communities and protect the environment we all share. We highlight important groups and promote their vital work through our web site, at our studio, and by holding special donation-only classes to financially support their efforts. We donate 100% of the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to these organizations. These classes are a way for our students, staff, and extended community to learn about essential organizations, as well as participate in raising much-needed funds for their work.
Below are links to past events, and some of the amazing organizations we support. For links to additional groups we support, visit our Good Works page.
We hope you'll join us in giving back!
Thursday - December 22, 2022 Donated $300!
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Please join us for a special donation class to help families impacted by the pandemic!
Join us for Tom's 12pm Pilates Progressions class on December 22, a 100% donation class to benefit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to help feed low-income children, adults and seniors in our community.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Donated $600!
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Donation class to help Ukrainians displaced by Putin's war
Please join us for Tom's 12pm Pilates Progressions class on March 10, a 100% donation class to benefit the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to help IRC provide critical aid to Ukrainians displaced by Russia's invasion of their sovereign nation.
On February 24, President Putin deployed his Russian military into Ukraine, its neighbor in Eastern Europe. Bombs and shelling have continued to escalate, deliberately targeting homes and civilian infrastructure. More than 1 million people have now fled across borders to seek safety in what could become the worst humanitarian crisis Europe has seen in decades.
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s attacks continue to target civilians, many more Ukrainians are being displaced from their homes, both within their country and across borders. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has warned that the Russian invasion could displace up to 5 million people.
Watch Kevin Bowen's 3/4 interview with Katya Smirnova, Pilates teacher and now a Ukrainian refugee who shares her personal story and perspective on what's happening in Ukraine now.
Thursday - December 16, 2021 Donated $400!
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Please join us for a special donation class to help families impacted by the pandemic!
Join us for Tom's 12pm Pilates Progressions class on December 16, a 100% donation class to benefit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to help feed low-income children, adults and seniors in our community.
Donated $400!
Thursday - December 10, 2020
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Please join us for a special donation class to help families impacted by the pandemic!
Join us for Tom's 12pm Pilates Progressions class on December 10, a 100% donation class to benefit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to help feed low-income children, adults and seniors in our community.
Tuesday - June 16, 2020 Raised $750!
12 - 1pm (California time)
Support civil rights!
Join us for Tom's 12pm Pilates Progressions virtual class on June 16, a 100% donation class in honor of NAACP and to support its important work to promote equality and social justice. NAACP's mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money collected for class, plus any addittional donations, to NAACP.
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s foremost, largest, and most widely recognized civil rights organization. Its more than half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, leading grassroots campaigns for equal opportunity and conducting voter mobilization. The vision of the NAACP is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
Cost & Registration Info
Please join us! This class will be taught via Zoom - be sure to have a registered Zoom account to attend. Registration and payment is handled online through our MindBody account - please log in or create an account with us. Registration closes 30 minutes before the start of class - sign up early!
Cost: The cost of the class is $22 for a drop-in. Or we will deduct payment from your class pass. If you'd like to donate additional funds, we will include this in our payment to NAACP.
To learn more about the NAACP and if you wish to contribute additional funds, please visit NAACP's website: https://naacp.org
