The Veres Society

Named in honor of Shanthi Project’s visionary founder Denise Veres, The Veres Society is a membership program designed to transform lives by helping to sustain our essential mindfulness programs.

In harnessing the power of Shanthi Project’s passionate and dedicated donors, we will collectively support the mental health and well-being of children and adults throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. Together, members of the Veres Society will:

EMPOWER CHANGE

in schools, workplaces, the Juvenile Justice Center, and beyond, empowering individuals to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

EXPAND ACCESS

in underserved communities, ensuring that mindfulness education is accessible to all.

DRIVE INNOVATION

by supporting cutting-edge programs and resources that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

OUR CHILDREN NEED MINDFULNESS

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), students face rising rates of mental health conditions, including unprecedented levels of stress. Increased stress may result in:

Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Negative Externalizing behaviors
Lowered self-esteem

Research suggests that anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem can negatively influence students’ school performance by disrupting their thinking and hindering their learning.

THE GOOD NEWS?

Research consistently demonstrates the profound impact of mindfulness on mental health and well-being. Here’s a glimpse of the compelling data highlighting the benefits of mindfulness:

In 2023, data collected from our in-class mindfulness programming found:

97% of teachers rated their students as having moderately to extremely benefited from our in-class mindfulness programming
89% of students participated in class all or most of the time after our programming
79% of students improved moderately to extremely in behavioral and emotional control

Membership Levels & Benefits

Unlock the power of mindfulness by becoming a member of The Veres Society today!

CHANGE-MAKER

$5,850

Change-Makers fund the facilitation of our 16-week mindfulness program for three entire classrooms, empowering 75+ children to become their most resilient selves.

Access to exclusive content, resources, and impact updates
Verbal acknowledgment at Shanthi Project’s special events
Prominent acknowledgment in our annual impact report, on the website, and in our e-newsletter
Dedicated thank you on social media
A framed membership certificate

CHAMPION

$1,950

A Champion-level gift will provide our 16-week in-school mindfulness program one classroom of 30 students.

Access to exclusive resources and impact updates
Prominent acknowledgment in our annual impact report and in our e-newsletter
Listing on the Shanthi Project’s website
Dedicated thank you on social media
A personalized printed membership card

PIONEER

$780

Pioneer members can help blaze the trail by funding mindfulness education for half of an average-sized elementary school classroom.

Listing in our annual impact report, on our website, and in our e-newsletter
Acknowledgement on social media
A personalized digital membership card

PARTNER

$250

A Partner level gift will allow Shanthi Project to serve three children through our in-school mindfulness program and provide three classrooms with a beautiful wooden chime.

Listing in our annual impact report, on our website, and in our e-newsletter
A personalized digital membership card

FRIEND

$65

It costs Shanthi Project $65 to serve one child through our in-school mindfulness program. Your contribution of that amount will provide essential tools and resources to navigate our increasingly complex world.

Listing in our annual impact report and on our website

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Questions?

Contact:
Kimberly Hopkins,
Executive Director

kim@shanthiproject.org
(610) 255-7230