The two churches that own Burbank Heights and Orchards have temporarily stepped into the breach, but Market Day fans are still looking for a long-term solution
If you would like to donate or help, contact Judith Morgan at jem1943@icloud.com. Judith writes, “A donor could send a check to us at Burbank Heights and Orchards Senior Produce Market (c/oJudy Morgan), 7777 Bodega Avenue, #A1, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Or a donor could send or take a check payable to Burbank Heights and Orchards Senior Produce Market to the Sebastopol Branch of the Redwood Credit Union.”
Friday morning market @ Burbank Heights is a treasure for seniors. Many of residents do not drive or are otherwise not able to purchase wholesome produce themselves. It is to everyone's benefit that this venue remain viable. Please donate to this vital resource if you can.
What a great program for such a small cost. It would be a shame to lose this local resource for seniors. Fortunately, there are already several non-profit groups involved, because that means "Market Day" doesn't need to go through the hassle and expense of securing their own 501(c)(3). For the near future, donations can be made through an already established organization, earmarked for "Market Day" support. For instance, a non-religious local organization could apply for the Sebastopol West 100 project grants that Laura wrote about yesterday. Those particular grants will be released before the year ends and could easily fund a full year of "Market Day" operations.
I'm also guessing Front Porch ceased their support due to the funding cuts happening everywhere in our important social fabric of non-profit organizations. Groups like SW100 are trying to fill these unexpected blows to budgets. I'm hoping "Market Day" can partner with one of them to keep their program alive.
Why did Front Porch ends its participation?
I reached out to their executive team, but it was a Friday and I didn’t hear back. I wondered if it had to do with the cuts coming from Washington.
A friend of mine would like to make a 1 time donation. Who does she call or mail it to??
If you would like to donate or help, contact Judith Morgan at jem1943@icloud.com. Judith writes, “A donor could send a check to us at Burbank Heights and Orchards Senior Produce Market (c/oJudy Morgan), 7777 Bodega Avenue, #A1, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Or a donor could send or take a check payable to Burbank Heights and Orchards Senior Produce Market to the Sebastopol Branch of the Redwood Credit Union.”
Friday morning market @ Burbank Heights is a treasure for seniors. Many of residents do not drive or are otherwise not able to purchase wholesome produce themselves. It is to everyone's benefit that this venue remain viable. Please donate to this vital resource if you can.
What a great program for such a small cost. It would be a shame to lose this local resource for seniors. Fortunately, there are already several non-profit groups involved, because that means "Market Day" doesn't need to go through the hassle and expense of securing their own 501(c)(3). For the near future, donations can be made through an already established organization, earmarked for "Market Day" support. For instance, a non-religious local organization could apply for the Sebastopol West 100 project grants that Laura wrote about yesterday. Those particular grants will be released before the year ends and could easily fund a full year of "Market Day" operations.
I'm also guessing Front Porch ceased their support due to the funding cuts happening everywhere in our important social fabric of non-profit organizations. Groups like SW100 are trying to fill these unexpected blows to budgets. I'm hoping "Market Day" can partner with one of them to keep their program alive.