Help us rebuild
On July 5, 2025, a flood destroyed three family homes, our family spice business, our barns, our livestock, and thirty-six years of work on Sandy Creek. We are rebuilding — elevated above the floodplain, powered by the sun, working with the creek instead of against it — as a place the whole community can use and learn from.
Where things stand. The Sandy Creek community and our extended family have already contributed $343,000 in donations, labor, and materials. Our family has committed $500,000 of our own funds. $600,000 remains. Gifted Dreamers' board has designated Asher Acres as the current priority of its Sandy Creek Flood Recovery Fund, which is one of the ways that gap is being closed.
$843,000 secured $1,443,000 total rebuild
This bar tracks the whole rebuild, from every source — community donations, donated labor and materials, and our family's own commitment. Gifts made here go to Gifted Dreamers' Sandy Creek Flood Recovery Fund. Gifted Dreamers' board has designated Asher Acres as the fund's current priority, up to $600,000. Contributions beyond that will support other unmet needs in the Sandy Creek community. Gifted Dreamers retains full discretion over how all gifts are used.
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What your gift builds
| Gift | What it funds |
|---|---|
| $50 | Native riparian plantings along the restored creek bank |
| $250 | A section of pollinator habitat — food and shelter for monarchs, native bees, and bats |
| $1,000 | Rainwater catchment components |
| $5,000 | Solar and battery storage capacity |
| $23,862 | The accessibility lift, in full — so the site and its shared spaces work for visitors of every age and ability |
Examples show the kinds of work the fund supports; Gifted Dreamers directs gifts where the need is greatest.
Other ways to give
By check or wire
Checks payable to Gifted Dreamers, Inc.
Memo: Sandy Creek Flood Recovery Fund
A memo naming Asher Acres is welcome. Designations are treated as a preference, not a restriction.
Email getinspired@gifteddreamers.org for the mailing address or wiring instructions.
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Donor-advised funds & stock
Gifted Dreamers can receive DAF grants and appreciated securities. Email getinspired@gifteddreamers.org and we will send what your advisor needs.
About your donation
Donations are made to Gifted Dreamers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 39-3863796), which has full discretion and control over their use in support of Sandy Creek flood recovery and resilience. Gifted Dreamers' board has designated Asher Acres as the fund's current priority, up to $600,000. Contributions beyond that will support other unmet needs in the Sandy Creek community. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt from Gifted Dreamers. Please consult your tax advisor about your own situation.
Contributions may support Sandy Creek recovery, including resilient rebuilding, riparian and pollinator restoration, renewable energy and rainwater demonstrations, and shared community space at Asher Acres.
What we promise you
Every contribution represents confidence in a shared vision, and we take that seriously. Supporters receive regular project updates, photographs, and honest reporting — on the setbacks as well as the milestones. You can read the running log any time on our updates page.
When the work is done, we would like to welcome you back to Asher Acres. Not for a ribbon cutting — for a seat at the table.