This year, for 100 days between February 14th and July 21st, I profiled some artists that inspired me, shared their stories, showed you some of their artwork, and invited you to be part of a generous culture of encouragement on social media.
I believe in that mission.
I believe that our words of encouragement are powerful and meaningful.
But words only go so far. Sometimes we have to get practical. As the saying goes, we have to be willing to put our money where are mouths are.
To that end, today my husband Brian & I are launching a new feature on our website: Donation Corner.
Periodically, as we feel called to raise awareness and funds for organizations or individuals, we will be having a Flash Sale of selected pieces of our original artwork.
You pay 20% off (excluding taxes and shipping) during the Flash Sale
We donate the full price of the artwork to the designated recipient(s).
First Donation Corner FLASH SALE Campaign
Starting today (August 1st) and running through the end of the month (August 31st), our first Donation Corner recipient will be artist Linda Marcille and her husband, Don.
I featured Linda in my blog post on May 17, 2022 — Day 67 of my 100 Days of Encouragement Project. Linda was one of the artists who had found art to be a significant part of her healing journey from chronic illness, pain and trauma. The original post includes some of Linda’s touching story of courage and compassion, samples of her work, and links to her website and YouTube channel.
Linda and her husband live in Vermont in a house that was designed for passive solar energy conservation. Unfortunately, toxic mold has invaded their home. On top of Linda’s chronic health issues and her husband’s health challenges, they have both been severely affected by the toxic mold exposure. They’ve had to evacuate their home, and are currently camping on their deck, hoping for a residential option to open up that will see them through the winter.
Linda’s art journals have been a significant source of her emotional and physical healing. Now, all these precious journals, as well as her canvases and any other porous surfaces in their home may have to be discarded.
This situation is a devastating blow to them physically, mentally, and financially. As you can imagine, they are wrestling with fear and despair, even as they are faced with massive amounts of work and significant financial need.
How You Can Help
Linda and Don have a GO FUND ME page to raise money to pay for the mold remediation and get them through this crisis. PLEASE donate directly if you aren’t interested in buying artwork.
Also, if you know of resources that could support this couple, please reach out to Linda directly through Instagram, Facebook, or Go Fund Me.
And if you believe in prayer or positive intentions, I know that they would welcome your spiritual support.
But if you’d like a creative way to make encouragement practical, please visit our Donation Corner sale page, do some shopping, and know that your purchases are adding to a culture of kindness in action.
Please let your friends and family know about this opportunity.
Thanks for considering being part of our Generous Culture experiment!