Helping our friend Jeff Richey after the Kentucky floods!

Important April 27 message and update to this post from Jeff:

"I’m so grateful to Anna for suggesting this fundraiser and to everyone who contributed to it. No one likes to talk about money, but the truth is that things were tight for me financially before the flood struck, so the need was genuine. It will be weeks before I see any insurance payouts, but thanks to all of you, I have been able to meet immediate needs, replace basic items, take care of my cats and myself, and put a deposit on a new place to live."

"I’m happy to report that my new home is located next to my county’s highest point — Bear Mountain (1660 feet) — and is not in a designated flood zone. I’m calling it “Kindred House,” in part because of the kinship that I feel with all of you as the humble and grateful recipient of your generosity. As of May 1, “Kindred House” will be home for me and I hope to host you there soon. Thanks again!"

--Jeff Richey

Time to leverage social media for real, concrete good: our friend and colleague Jeff Richey has lost almost everything in the Kentucky floods. I'm posting his text here, to help you understand how great the need is. Please dig in and give if you are able! ❤️

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From Jeff: For the past year or so, I have lived in my dream cottage by the Kentucky River near Tates Creek south of Lexington, Kentucky. This past weekend, an extraordinary and relentless series of rains filled the river and its tributaries beyond bursting, resulting in the worst flooding yet recorded along the river’s course. I evacuated my cats, a few precious things, and a suitcase of clothes on the morning of April 4, when it became apparent that I might not be able to drive away later. By April 5, the house was inaccessible except by boat, and by April 6, it was filled with four feet or so of standing water. Virtually everything that I was unable to take with me has been destroyed or must be discarded. I now face serious unanticipated expenses, including the costs of wardrobe, furniture, and appliance replacement, as well as the costs associated with living as a climate refugee in a hotel and dining on restaurant takeout. Any amount of donation to defray these expenses will be gratefully received.