Thank you so much for your contribution to our 2024 End of Year campaign. This turned out to be our most successful fundraiser ever, raising $37,593! Out of this we’ll allocate $13,875 to making some crucial improvements to the Mercantile Inn: radiators in the upstairs rooms, and an insulated water tank to store the heat generated by the boiler.
I can’t emphasize enough how impactful this will be for the village. Finally, being able to host guests and Rabbits comfortably year round in this beautiful building at the heart of Dancing Rabbit opens up so many possibilities. Thanks for making this possible.
We’ll also allocate $3,978 to our visitor program scholarship fund, removing economic barriers to sustainable living, and $1,500 to our mental health care fund, which is available to anyone in our community.
Your support really does make a difference. Thanks to the lean nature of our organization, and our direct connection to the people we serve, every dollar counts. No matter how crazy things get out there, we’ll be carving out some sanity in Northeast Missouri, inviting all who want to experience a place-based connection to the natural world and a compassion for fellow humans.
May you find joy, a sense of community, and meaning in the year ahead.
With gratitude,
Eric Mease
Villager // Land Steward // Development Lead