12/02/2025
Thank you so much to all who donated to the Alchemist's gofundme so far. We are slated to receive and fill the trailer next Wednesday! In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we're making one final push to help us raise a final $2000. Would you please consider a donation, and sharing this fundraiser with your friends?
Rice Lumber and Gyllenborg Construction have graciously donated and given steep discounts on a lot of materials (doors, windows, plywood, 2x4s, hardware, power tools, etc.). We've used funds to purchase the trailer and arrange shipping, purchase mattresses, chainsaws, generators, and more. Industrial Four (out of Essex Junction) is donating their time and services to help load the trailer efficiently, and help with paperwork.
If you can help support this effort, please make a donation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-send-building-materials-to-jamaica
For those missing the background info:
Our friend Warren Miller runs the food truck that frequents the Stowe brewery. His family and community in Jamaica need help to rebuild after the recent hurricane. Warren and the Alchemist have secured a shipping container and are loading it with supplies and shipping it to Jamaica. We're sending materials directly to the people who need it rather than donating money to top-heavy organizations - and the more money we raise, the more materials we can send. The Alchemist is committed to donate $12,000, and we're trying to raise an additional $20,000.
