END OF THE YEAR FUNDRAISING

Supporting non-profit organizations is important because they often work towards addressing social issues, providing assistance to those in need, & promoting positive change in our communities. They rely on donations & volunteers to carry out their missions & make a difference in the world. By supporting non-profits, we can contribute to causes we care about & help create a better society for everyone. It's a beautiful way to come together & make a positive impact!

End-of-the-Year donations are tax-deductible contributions made to eligible charitable organizations that can be deducted from your taxable income. Making end-of-the-year tax-deductible donations to non-profits can be beneficial in multiple ways ... Not only do you get to support causes close to your heart, but you can also potentially receive tax benefits. By donating before the end of the year, you may be eligible for deductions on your tax return, which can help reduce your taxable income. It's a win-win situation where you can make a positive impact & potentially receive some financial benefits as well!

GRANDMOTHER FLORDEMAYO'S LEGACY

The Path is a non-profit organization housed in Estancia, New Mexico. The Path is more than a place ... It is a spiritual sanctuary, a place of prayer, a place for ceremony, a place for hope.

We all have our own spiritual path. Our spiritual paths are very personal, regardless of what you believe in when it comes to everything else in life. Following your spiritual journey could be searching for something that makes you feel complete. That is why Grandmother Flordemayo founded The Path.

To be on a spiritual path means to live mindfully, paying attention to the signs along the road & being conscious of our mind, body, soul, & spirit. It means to look inward as often as outward, knowing that the externals of our lives are reflections of our thoughts & words, manifestations which we are imagining & energizing into being with the fuel of our passion.

On the 40- acres of The Path, live Grandmother Flordemayo’s five Sacred Temples of Humanity ...

The Temple of The Golden Child
The Water Temple
The Fire Temple
The Seed Temple
The Earth Temple

These sacred sites serve as places for ceremony, celebrations, group teachings, & beautiful reminders of our deep connection with Mother Earth. One of Grandmother Flordemayo's greatest missions in life was tge creation of The Seed Temple. The purpose of the Seed Temple is to preserve, propagate, & protect seeds of heritage, heirloom or endangered crop species & varieties for future generations. In the spirit of community service, these seeds will be shared so families can benefit from their goodness!

Heirloom seeds are our past & our future, taking many generations to diversify & cultivate. Seed banks, like the one at The Path, are crucial for our very survival & benefit society in several ways. They support our survival by ...

Preserving crop & plant diversity
Protecting us from climate change
Protecting us from natural disasters
Mitigating disease in crops
Pproviding seed material for research

The mission of The Path is to conserve & distribute seeds to our communities & for future generations. This is met through seed conservation, education, & collaboration with other organizations.

Seed banks help preserve plant diversity, which is crucial for food security, medicine, & ecosystem resilience. They play a vital role in maintaining a healthy & sustainable environment for all of us! The seeds in the collection have come from numerous donations of samples of traditional varieties of corn, beans, squash, grains, vegetables, & herbs. The Seed Temple is designed as a controlled environment that protects the viability of the seeds stored. Working to preserve these seeds gives us a sense of purpose & unity, & fosters the relationships in community, which are our true wealth.

The Path Inc is a Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) & all donations, contributions & membership fees are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!

MORE ABOUT SEED CONSERVATION

Now more than ever it is important that we protect & increase our heritage seeds for the future, & for our communities. Much of the diversity of seeds is being lost as fewer people are planting the original seeds, as modern agriculture has turned to genetically modified & patented seeds to produce our crops.

Seed conservation is the practice of preserving & protecting plant seeds to maintain biodiversity. It's important because it helps ensure the availability of diverse & resilient plant species for future generations. By conserving seeds, we can safeguard agricultural crops, protect endangered plant species, & support ecosystem health. Saving heirloom seeds is important because they preserve genetic diversity & cultural heritage. By protecting the original seeds, we're also ensuring the availability of unique flavors, shapes, & colors in our fruits & veggies. Plus, these seeds have adapted to specific climates & conditions, making them more resilient. It's like keeping a piece of history alive in our gardens!

The strength of any ecosystem is its biodiversity. Diversity creates resilience in living systems. When a broad range of genetic diversity is present in a population of living beings, such as plants or animals, these populations are better able to withstand the pressures of climatic change, pests, diseases, or other challenges. The web of life is diverse, interdependent, & always adapting.

MORE ABOUT THE PATH

The Path is Grandmother Flordemayo's legacy, her life work, her footprint of creation, & more. Apart from our important duty to save heirloom seeds, our organization makes a strong effort to help our communities, our elders, & our human connection. The contributions, efforts, & support we recieve are put towards ...

Helping support Elders
Strengthening our relationship to Mother Earth
Offering teachings of all kinds to community
Preserving traditions, culture, teachings, wisdom, & history
Honoring the sacred elements, sacred directions, & all of nature
Providing guidance, wisdom, blessings, healings, or ceremony
Giving a voice to those who feel unheard
Uniting in prayer, wisdom, education, & healing
Celebrating our ancestors & ancestral lineages
Keeping our heritage & history alive
Gifting scholarships for learning opportunities or healings
Supporting community
& MORE

Putting in the energy & efforts to strengthen our relationship as Humanity is SO important because we are all connected! As members of the human race, as beings, as souls, siblings, family, friends, community ... It is our shared humanity that allows us to empathize, support, & care for one another. We have the capacity for love, compassion, & understanding, which enables us to build meaningful relationships & communities.

Humanity also encompasses our collective potential for growth, progress, & positive change. By recognizing & embracing our shared humanity, we can work together to create a more inclusive, compassionate, & harmonious world.

Having human connection spiritually is important because it allows us to deepen our understanding of ourselves, others, & the world around us. When we connect with others on a spiritual level, we can share our beliefs, values, & experiences, which can provide support, guidance, & a sense of belonging. It can also help us gain different perspectives, learn from one another, & grow spiritually. Human connection in any context can foster empathy, compassion, & love ... Enhancing our overall well-being & sense of purpose. So, it's definitely something worth nurturing & cherishing!

HOW TO HELP SUPPORT GRANDMOTHER FLORDEMAYO & THE PATH

We know you have many worthy causes to support, & we feel truly fortunate to have your generous love & support. We are only sustainable through grass roots fundraising & donors like you!

To be honest, donations & membership have dropped sharply in the last year. We know & recognize that all of us are currently going through unprecedented times on our planet, but we are making a call for help to those who can. The Path is on the brink of being shut down, & now more than ever we need the support of our beautiful friends, family, & community with Grandmother Flordemayo still healing from her multiple surgeries.

If you feel the calling in your heart, or have the means, you can support in any of the following ways:

Every little bit helps, & your efforts can make a big difference in helping us achieve our goals ... THANK YOU!

"When we all connect, we can change things. When we have a multitude of people, the activity of the light, movement, & prayer is where miracles are.”
~ Grandmother Flordemayo

The Path End of the Year Fundraiser

Your help matters, no matter how big or small!