Zendo's services have changed my life and the lives of so many of my friends and larger community.  Thank you for de-stigmatizing psychedelics and turning moments of shame, confusion and isolation into opportunities for growth and connection.    

The Zendo Project has created a community of compassionate care that models the possibilities available when shared vision, values, and a collective spirit of service is at the center. This community continues to weather the storms of change and reinvent itself in ways that are innovative and resilient. I support the Zendo Project as it continues to transform itself and the culture in which we serve. 

Zendo was my first home in psychedelic community and I continue to to use the skills I learned and practiced there. I am so grateful to the team for their dedication. It makes a big difference in the lives of the people we touch. Thank you for everything. 

Creating communities of compassionate care to transform difficult psychedelic experiences into opportunities for learning & growth

“Every year, tens of millions of people use psychedelics to enhance their life experiences. Sometimes, especially in public settings, psychedelic experiences can be difficult or overwhelming. As a healthcare provider, I understand people are going to use drugs regardless of legal status. All we want to do is help people. Harm reduction is a vital tool in reducing negative outcomes with drug use and that’s why I’m offering a matching donation to the Zendo Project.”    -- Community Physician & Donor

Your gift will support psychedelic harm reduction initiatives at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) including the Zendo Project.

For ten years, MAPS' Zendo Project has been entirely funded by donors like you to provide compassionate support for people undergoing difficult psychedelic experiences. The Zendo Project facilitates psychedelic harm reduction by training volunteers and professionals like first responders to provide education, resources, and peer support services, particularly at large events. This year, the Zendo Project will return to Burning Man to provide peer support services after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.  

Donors like you have helped prevent and transform thousands of difficult psychedelic experiences through educating and training volunteers. Peer support services help reduce the number of psychedelic-related hospitalizations and arrests by providing non-judgmental and trauma-informed support to those undergoing difficult experiences.  

You can learn more about our psychedelic harm reduction initiatives at maps.org and zendoproject.org.

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Dear Zendo Community,

As our second year as a nonprofit comes to a close, we reflect on the profound impact we’ve made together. In 2024, we brought compassionate psychedelic care and education to more communities and audiences than ever before– we trained over 1,500 people, provided more than 400 scholarships, and cared for over 500 guests! We’ve been able to do this because community members like you have placed your trust in us. Thank you.

Meanwhile, there is still so much work to be done. There remains a huge need for quality, psychedelic care and harm reduction education. And there is also a growing, collective need for connection and understanding as our planet faces an increasing number of challenges. Making an impact when the world's problems seem insurmountable can feel impossible, but even simple acts of care can build a bridge to a more compassionate world. In learning to support one another, I know we can make a difference, which is why I’m asking you to join me in making a gift to support Zendo Project’s Year-End Giving Campaign.

We’ve set an ambitious goal of **$150,000**, which will allow us to further expand our training and provide compassionate care at more events next year and beyond. **With your support we will:**

- Expand psychedelic care to more mainstream events
- Launch a pilot training tailored for county-based crisis response teams in California 
- Expand our [Zendo SIT Course](https://zendoproject.org/sit/) to reach more students, providing valuable skills for supporting people navigating difficult psychedelic or complex emotional experiences   
- Offer more scholarships to students, ensuring our training remains accessible 
- Publish educational materials to promote safer psychedelic practices, harm reduction principles, and practical considerations for engaging with psychedelic facilitators 

Everyone, at some point, will be called on to support a loved one, friend, or stranger during a time of crisis or upheaval. Together, we can ensure that communities are more knowledgeable and resourced to care for one another. Your generosity will help make our education programming even more accessible, so the skills we teach are available to all who seek them.

**Here’s how you can help:**

- **Donate Today:** Click [here](https://www.every.org/zendoproject/f/2024-end-of-the-year) to make a tax-deductible contribution. Every dollar helps—whether it’s $5, $100, or more. Your support ensures we can continue providing care where it’s needed most.

- **Become a Monthly Donor**: Want to make a lasting impact? Consider becoming a [monthly donor](https://www.every.org/zendoproject?donateTo=zendoproject#/donate/card). Your ongoing support will sustain us throughout the year and allow us to plan for growth.
- **Share Our Campaign:** Spread the word! Share this email on your social media or website to amplify the impact of your support. The more people we reach, the closer we get to reaching our goal.
- **Enroll in our Zendo SIT Course:** Our next Zendo Sitting and Integration Training takes place in February 2025. Click [here](https://zendoproject.org/sit/) to learn more and register! 

Thank you for standing with us as we work to create a more caring world. Each gift brings us closer to ensuring that psychedelic experiences and other non-ordinary states are met with care and compassion.

Warmly,

Chelsea Rose

Executive Director

Zendo Project

P.S. Have an idea to support our mission? I'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to me at [giving@zendoproject.org](mailto:giving@zendoproject.org)

2024 End of The Year Fundraising Campaign

The rapidly changing psychedelic movement has exposed a critical need for evidence-based harm reduction education and services. You can help us create a psychedelic movement that is grounded in safe psychedelic exploration and compassionate, culturally competent care. 
 
Millions of people will use psychedelics this year, many of them for the first time. It's our mission to pave the way for a safer, more compassionate psychedelic movement, and we invite you to be a vital part of this transformative journey. Your generosity will enable us to expand our reach and offer crucial psychedelic peer support training to the public, giving individuals the skills to navigate these experiences with care and responsibility.
 
Additionally, with your help, Zendo Project can bring its team to more events in 2024, delivering compassionate care to those in need while offering hundreds of volunteers valuable hands-on learning experiences that aren’t available anywhere else. Since transitioning to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2022 after a decade of incubation as a MAPS initiative, Zendo Project is poised for revitalization, aiming to reignite education programs, amplify peer support at events, and influence harm reduction policy.
 
This monumental task isn't one we can accomplish alone. It's through the support of individuals like you who share our vision of fostering a future where compassionate community care thrives. Your contribution is not just a donation; it's an investment in a movement that prioritizes safety, education, and empathy.
 
We are immensely grateful for your belief in our mission. Your support is a testament to the power of community and the shared commitment to making a positive difference. Thank you for standing alongside us as we shape a landscape of responsible and caring psychedelic exploration.

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