Zendo Project: Peer Support and Compassionate Care

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.

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 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 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 . 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 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