[Communications] {AUA} Star Farm Emergency Fire Support

Sat Jun 17 10:22:05 CDT 2023

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We Need Your Help!

As some have already heard, we had an unexpected fire at Star Farm on
Memorial Day weekend. Rocio, our Director of Operations, returned from
working the Logan Square Market and saw that the pink shipping container at
our main site had caught fire. She frantically called the CFD, directed
sprinklers towards the flames, and tried to do everything she could to
minimize damage while she waited for the fire department to arrive. After
putting out the fire, CFD said that the fire was caused by cottonwood seeds
from the tree that neighbors our main site, which due to especially dry
conditions, were highly flammable. We feel fortunate that the fire was
contained and did not damage our hoophouse, garden beds, or any of our
neighbors’ properties. That said, the fire did destroy our shipping
container that housed event materials, programming supplies, market
equipment, and farm/landscape tools. These losses are devastating because
like many farmers, we have spent years investing in, and slowly
accumulating, our organization’s equipment and materials.

We were slow to share this news because we wanted to push through the
sadness, frustration, and inconvenience caused by this incident. The timing
of this fire has been especially difficult because we are in the midst of
our busiest season of programming, growing, and landscaping. Creating a
plan of action for making repairs, financing replacements, and finding time
amidst landscaping, farming, and programming to address our needs has been
challenging. Additionally, we did not want to ask more of those who already
give so much support to us. But as word has slowly spread throughout our
amazing community, we have had many people ask how they can help. For this,
we are overwhelmed with gratitude and reminded, once again, of the power of
a community built on shared values and goals.

We were able to account for everything that was lost, and we have estimated
the total costs for repairs and replacements. If you are feeling compelled
to support us during this time, there are a few different ways you can show
your love.

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   Donate via our PayPal Donate Page
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   Donate via our Fire Support GoFundMe
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   Purchase items from our Home Depot and Amazon wishlists
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   Purchase a ticket to our June Brunch for either yourself or sponsor a
   ticket for someone in the neighborhood. Use code *BRUNCH* for a discount!

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