Friday, January 24th, 2014 Issue 04, Volume 18.

The philosophy of "teach a man how to fish" behind Heifer International, a non-profit organization that aims to end hunger and poverty, has been an inspiration to Temecula Yoga Collective. The yoga studio started a holiday campaign November through December 2013 that helped raise $5,000 towards the organization.

Before they found Heifer International, they researched organizations that they wanted to partner with. The yoga studio found that the organizations essence and philosophy was similar to Temecula Yoga Collective, according to the groups blog.

"We wanted to do something that helps sustain and perpetuate growth," said Danny White, owner of Temecula Yoga Collective, especially to help those in more poverty stricken areas.

He also said they wanted to help those outside of the community because they are helping those within the community every day, with yoga and wellness.

One particular way they help those in the community is their scholarship fund. People have donated money to help others who cannot afford to practice yoga.

The money that was collected for the campaign helps to buy an "ark" of animals that will help sustain families throughout the world.

For example, the families will receive two cows that will not only be used for milk but also so they can reproduce. This is instead of giving someone a cow to butcher and eat, said White.

The organization also offers families goats, pigs, chickens, bees, and more depending on where the livestock is placed. The

babies will be donated to another family.

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Yoga studio helps those in poverty