Who We Are

The idea for Saranaloka Foundation was born in 2004 from the need to have an organization that coordinates efforts of the many individuals who wish to support nuns' visits to the United States.

As the nuns' community in England continues to grow and our relationship with them deepens, the need for such an organization ensures that their needs and arrangements during visits to the United States are properly taken care of.

Saranaloka Foundation provides financial support for their travel and lodging, health insurance, and other expenses. We also arrange and coordinate teaching opportunities as necessary as well as arrange suitable opportunities for them to have individual retreats while here. We hope to provide facilities for a community of nuns to reside in the United States full time when they feel it is appropriate.

The Saranaloka Foundation accepts dana (literally, 'generosity') from anyone interested in supporting the nuns. Please see the Support Us page for information on making a donation.

Saranaloka has its headquarters in San Mateo, California with five Board members from across the United States.

The Founding Board includes:

Jill Boone, President, San Jose, California
Arpita Brown, Vice President, Edmond, Oklahoma
Janice Clark, Seattle, Washington
Anne McKinsey, Passumpsic, Vermont
Brenda Walsh, Secretary, Larkspur, California

The Office of Treasurer is held by Junko Hayashi, West Linn, Oregon

 

Saranaloka Foundation is a nonprofit California religious corporation with 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt status. Donations are tax-deductible.