The Bahá’ís of the Southeastern States
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Fund

Contributions from Baha'is to the Southeast Regional Baha'i Council can be earmarked in support of the Council's work.

There is a profound aspect to the relationship between a believer and the Fund, which holds true irrespective of his or her economic condition. When a human soul accepts Bahá’u’lláh as the Manifestation of God for this age and enters into the divine Covenant, that soul should progressively bring his or her whole life into harmony with the divine purpose—he becomes a co-worker in the Cause of God and receives the bounty of being permitted to devote his material possessions, no matter how meager, to the work of the Faith.

Giving to the Fund, therefore, is a spiritual privilege not open to those who have not accepted Bahá’u’lláh, of which no believer should deny himself. It is both a responsibility and a source of bounty. This is an aspect of the Cause which, we feel, is an essential part of the basic teaching and deepening of new believers. The importance of contributing resides in the degree of sacrifice of the giver, the spirit of devotion with which the contribution is made and the unity of the friends in this service; these attract the confirmations of God and enhance the dignity and self-respect of the individuals and the community. -Universal House of Justice To National Spiritual Assemblies, 7 August 1985

Material resources are required to support the pattern of growth unfolding in clusters across our region. This includes funds, vehicles, housing, and other material and logistical support. The contributions of individuals and Local Spiritual Assemblies are essential to the growth of the community building process in the Southeast. The Council Treasurer is available to consult with individuals, communities, and institutions about the material needs of the region.

Financial contributions to the Southeast Regional Bahá'í Council can be made in the following ways:

  • Preferred method: contributions directly through the Online Contribution System (OCS). On the drop down menu select Regional Bahá'í Council - Southeast
  • Contributions can be sent, to the National Bahá'í Fund, 1233 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201. The check should be earmarked for the Regional Bahá'í Council - Southeast.

Please note that financial contributions to the Bahá'í funds can only be accepted from registered Bahá'ís.