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Make Your Own!
Mobilize a Regenerative Lifestyle!
Started by: Marissa Mommaerts
Mobilize a Regenerative Lifestyle!
Help us mobilize a regenerative lifestyle!
We are on a mission to plant as many trees and rehabilitate as much soil as possible. Our goal is to catalyze and support place-based regenerative agriculture projects across the US, starting in Marissa's home state, Wisconsin, where glyphosate and phosphate contamination from the industrial ag system are slowly poisoning the Great Lakes (don't worry - we plan to come back to California, too!).
We have invested most of our small savings into converting a 6' x 12' tiny house we can easily bring with us to project sites. Now, we are calling in community support to help us purchase a work truck that can haul our trailer, as well as tools, soil, and plants.
We are dedicated to living a low-impact lifestyle, regenerating our planet for future generations, including our own (future) children. Your support of this project will launch us into a resilient, regenerative lifestyle that is truly aligned with our values and will free up our skills and labor to actively create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.
Many thanks,
Marissa & Jeremiah
Learn more about our project at:
https://madmillennials.wordpress.com/2016/03/05/a-new-american-dream/
Latest Update
Good news! We made it to Wisconsin with our truck (and trailer in tow), and put the truck to work hauling tools, plants, and soil. In this picture I'm shoveling composted horse manure ("black gold") from a local horse rescue that we're using to build garden beds and barter for native plants and fruit trees. The truck has been such a blessing, and we wouldn't have access to it without your support! Our campaign will close at the end of June, but we're still accepting donations to support our community food forest project in Oconto. Many, many thanks!
Posted by Marissa
June 16 at 3:07pm
We got our new truck! Thanks to 43 wonderful supporters who contributed through our Plumfund campaign and a handful of other supporters who gave us cash donations, we've raised almost $4500 which allowed us to purchase this sturdy Ford Ranger from our friend Jamie. We're so grateful to have a reliable work truck that can easily pull our trailer - thanks so much for making this possible! It will cost closer to $6000 to get the truck and trailer road-ready, so we're still inviting people to contribute to our campaign. Photos of the trailer coming soon! With love & gratitude, Marissa & Jeremiah
Posted by Marissa
April 21 at 9:32am
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So far we have raised $2,635 from 29 supporters - more than half of our goal! We feel truly blessed for your support. We are excited to have found a reliable work truck that we'll be purchasing from a friend and fellow permaculture landscaper/ community builder - so your money will have a multiplier effect, helping all 3 of us do good work in the world! We are striving to raise the rest of our funds over the next two weeks so we can purchase the truck the first week in April. If you're able to contribute or help spread the word, we'd really appreciate it!
Posted by Marissa
March 21 at 4:23pm
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Thanks so much for your support! Because of your contributions, we have reached 25% of our goal in the first week. We feel so grateful and blessed by the many supportive people in our lives.
Posted by Marissa
March 13 at 8:06pm
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43 Supporters
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- Askia T West8 years ago As ever, inspired by your commitment to living the change.
- Gary Abreim8 years ago Best wishes.
- The People of Oconto8 years ago The People of Oconto feel blessed to be able to support such an amazing project and are very excited to reciece these two amazing people! We have very much to learn in terms refenerative agriculture and resilient communities but are excited to do the work!!
- Danielle LaVigna8 years ago You both are making a real difference, sharing your skills, love, labor, effort and time with our communities. Thanks for your continued commitment and dedication!! Much love and hugs.
- Derek Leong8 years ago I'm excited to hear more about your adventures! You're always welcomed at my property in Berry Creek. Safe travels to you both!
- Jeffrey Peterson8 years ago 💋
- Carolyne Stayton8 years ago I truly wish you both safe travels, invigorating connections, and too-many-to-count memorable moments.
- Lacy Frewerd8 years ago Love you Rissa!!!
- Cagney Pisetsky8 years ago Best wishes. This invite was in my Spam! Maybe try sending it out to people again.
- Claudia S. Brown8 years ago Marissa and Jeremiah, you are our best hope! Thank you for your adventurous and courageous spirits. Best wishes, Claudia
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