Fundraising

Fundraising is important to us at The Zen Shop.  Zen Shop owner, Sherrill Rees knows first hand how difficult fundraising can be.  She and her husband lost everything to a devastating house fire in 2010, just a week before their son was born.  “Fundraising is tough,” says Sherrill, about her attempt to build a charitable organization for Fire Survivors.  “There are so many amazing people donating their time in our community in addition to the many sad events that happen everyday.  I feel called to do my share and help where I can.  My staff feels the same way.  I want my business to give back.”

In addition to the monetary benefits of fundraising, did you know that studies have proved that “giving” makes us feel good?  When donors give, it creates a release of dopamine in the brain.  Donors are 43% more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than non-donors.  Donors also report feeling more balanced, more in control of their lives, and all-around better about themselves. Generosity comes with many advantages. When we give, we benefit others, which comes back and benefits us.