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!
Donated $350!
Date: April 25, 2007 (Wed)
Time: 3pm - 4:30pm
Stop Global Warming!
Join us for Tom's 6pm Pilates & Yoga Progressions class on April 25th, a donation-only class in honor of Earth Day and to support the "Fight Global Warming" campaign of Environmental Defense. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to help raise awareness and inspire action to combat global warming.
Donated $450!
Date: November 29, 2006 (Wed)
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Please join us for a special donation-only class to help families in need this holiday season!
Join us for Tom's 5:30pm Pilates & Yoga Progressions class on November 29, a donation-only class to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. 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 $325!
Date: June 14, 2006 (Wed)
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Please join us for Tom's 5:30pm class on June 14, which will be dedicated to the relief and rebuilding efforts underway in Indonesia and 100% of the money collected for class will be sent to Oxfam America in support of its on-the-ground work.
Payment for the June 14 class can be made either by deducting sessions from your class card, or by cash/check/credit card. 100% of the money paid for class will be sent to Oxfam. Students may also contribute additional donations, which we will add to the final amount donated.
Donated $900!
Date: September 21, 2005 (Wed)
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Please join us for a donation-only class to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina!
Tom's Pilates and Yoga Progression class on 9/21 will be dedicated to the on-the-ground relief efforts underway in the South. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money paid for class to Habitat for Humanity's "Operation Home Delivery," a long-term rebuilding plan for families victimized by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast.
Donated $700!
Date: August 27, 2005 (Sat)
Time: 3pm - 4:30pm
Please join us for a special donation-only class to support the work of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF)!
Center of Balance will hold a Pilates and Yoga Progression class taught by Owen Grady to raise money in support of LAF's work helping people who are battling cancer to live strong. 100% of the money raised will be donated to LAF.
