About the Kilkus Social Justice Fund

For her spouse Steve's memorial, Suzanne Kilkus listed Open Door Zen Community as one of the charities people could make a donation.  Almost $3000 was given at the time.  This generosity was and is greatly appreciated.  For the last several years, Open Door Zen Community has given donations from our general fund to a variety of local and state organizations as part of our commitment in support of social justice.  It is a way for us to be present as a dharma-focused community to the larger community.

The  $3000 in memorial donations gave a possibility for us to establish a fund specifically dedicated to social justice needs activities.  Suzanne requested the council to establish a fund for this purpose.  The name of it is the Kilkus Social Justice Fund - KSJF. 

Request a Donation From Kilkus Social Justice Fund (KSJF)

The Kilkus Social Justice Fund is a way for the Open Door Zen Community (ODZC) to participate in supporting the larger community with our commitment to social justice.

• Review the Open Door Zen Community (ODZC) Giving Guidelines, with special attention to KSJF Giving Guidelines.  All KSJF Giving Guidelines criteria must be met.

• Maximum donation request is $250.

• To request a donation, send an email to opendoorzencommunity@gmail.com  Please include details describing how your request meets ALL the specific KSJF Giving Guidelines criteria (see Link above).

• Also include amount requested, organization name, organization contact info and requestor contact information.

• Include if your request is urgent or time sensitive.

• KSJF Committee will respond with email acknowledging receipt.