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Hello Dear Friends,
I am writing because, as many of you know, Sally gifted A Sacred Passing a house, a most incredible gift. Today is the one year anniversary of Sally’s death and the dedication of the house, a day full of all the feelings. Grief, so much grief knowing Sally’s not here to be of this space she helped us make possible. So much gratitude for the way the space at Asphodel has held so many people in this short time.
In this year many volunteer hours and much of ASP's funds have been poured into legal fees, taxes, insurance, and making this house a true community space. We've purchased hospital beds, ramps, and supplies to care for people at the end of life. The jars of homegrown tea herbs with hand-painted watercolor labels, crushed velvet chairs, and lace curtains remind you of someone's granny's house. It's not fancy, and it feels like home. It has been a third place for those who come to learn about community care, to share in grief, or to spend their last days. And folks have come here to be cared for and die.
Now, we need your help to sustain this community offering. In this first year, we estimate the cost to cover ongoing property taxes, insurance, and utilities to be $22,000 per year.
We have a pressing goal to gain commitments for these funds by the end of June.
We hope to gain 100 people for a sustaining donation (link) of $20 per month. With that, we would have some space to set ourselves up for long-term sustainability to be able to continue to operate the house for years to come. This would also allow us to continue to offer A Place to Die as a free service to those who need a place to exercise choice at the end of life. There is no other program like A Place to Die in the nation.
ASP is a 501c3 and so donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions about giving, please reach out to madeline@asacredpassing.org.
Together we can actualize this dream!
Madeline and the A Sacred Passing Crew
Incase the link above gives you troubles, this is for copying and pasting.
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