Dear Friends and Family,

We are reaching out to you today with a plea for help. Close family friends, Doug and Sloan Trumbo, experienced the devastating loss of their barn during the lightning storm last Sunday. Sloan has worked part time at US Plants for over 30 years to supplement their farm income and has become close family friends.

This farm has been in their family for 5 generations, farming here in Catlett, VA for over 100 years. The barn, a symbol of their family's heritage and hard work, was built by Doug's father and grandfather. The fire not only took away this necessary structure but also claimed the lives of 30 lambs and destroyed essential farm equipment. The fire burned so hot that it damaged nearby buildings and equipment on the farm and took out the electricity to their farm and house well pump.

Thankfully, no one in the family was hurt, but the emotional and financial toll is immense. While the insurance company will cover replacement of the barn with a moderate structure, it falls short of covering the full extent of the damage. The cleanup, contents of the barn, and replacement electrical to get the well back up are not covered. Additionally, the existing livestock now have nowhere for shelter while the barn is being rebuilt, adding to the urgency of the situation.

We are asking for your generosity and support in helping this family rebuild and continue their farming legacy. Your donations will go directly towards replacing the lost equipment, restocking the livestock, and fully restoring the barn. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in their journey to recovery.

Please join us in supporting this family during their time of need. Together, we can help them rebuild and continue their legacy of farming for the next 100 years.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.