Lemondrop 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event
As many of you know, because of the Covid-19 crisis and subsequent shut down, all of Lemondrop's fundraisers for the entire year of 2020 were canceled. All of the small grants that we apply for yearly, and give us much of our funding, were all denied.
Lemondrop functions on $25,000 per year for all operating expenses and animal care. This is an insanely low budget for any nonprofit. We are exceptionally careful and frugal with each donated dollar. This year, we have only raised $8,000 total as of August. This is not enough to cover even our most basic operating expenses.
Without many other options, we have now decided that we must rely on those who love and support what we do, to fund us for the rest of this year. We are starting our virtual fundraiser, for the funds that we need to bring us through the end of 2020.
Lemondrop needs $5,000 for operating expenses, to get us through the end of this year.
That would only bring us to $13,000 in donations this year, which is far less than we usually operate on, but it is the bare minimum that we need to get us through the last months.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Without YOU, we will not be able to keep our doors open.
If you have the ability to donate, please CLICK HERE to donate through PayPal. You can also donate through Facebook CLICK HERE. We do not take any donation lightly, even a few dollars helps. We have several high profile supporters, whom we personally know, and could fund us (all or partly) for the rest of the year without batting an eyelash. You are the ones we are asking to support us.
We are not asking for personal funding. As you all know, every volunteer at Lemondrop, including the full time onsite volunteers, don't get a paycheck for the work they do. We are asking for the donations to care for the sanctuary residents who rely on our care. Please find it in your heart to donate for the care of these rescued animals. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
If you cannot donate, we fully understand. Please share this with everyone you know in every possible way (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram etc). So that we have a chance of our need being seen by as many people as possible.
Thank you all for your love and support. Most especially thank you for those who have donated, even while they're suffering from Covid-19 cash flow issues themselves. You are the ones who are most faithful, always giving even when you are lacking yourselves. Thank you for your love and dedication. We love you.
Are you new to Lemondrop? Let me tell you we do...
Since 2000 we have been rescuing animals from various circumstances, including strays and slaughter house abuse victims. In 2011 we incorporated as a non-profit so that we could solicit support from the local communities and companies to help us continue our work, of caring for, housing and feeding these animals. Since 2011 we’ve been able to take in roughly 250 animals in need, our focus is Farm Animals although we do take some cats and dogs on a case by case basis.
We rehabilitate each rescue upon arrival, bringing them up to health and weight, then merge them into the Lemondrop Farm Animal Family. Once we take in an animal we give them sanctuary for the rest of their natural lives. This means that the animals stay at the sanctuary, they do not get farmed out for slaughter, rehoming, marketing, trafficking or fighting etc. Each animal is given a large pasture or area to freely roam, graze, or play; none of the animals are kept in cages. Each pasture has a special shelter or barn to meet each type of animals needs for shelter from rain or inclement weather. We currently give permanent sanctuary to around 80 rescued farm animals and exotic birds.
Lemondrop Community Outreach partners with local churches and individuals who have a passion for helping feed, clothe and minister to the homeless community, especially veterans in need, in Tallahassee Florida and the surrounding areas.
We also help feed approximately 500 people each week in Tallahassee alone, and have been partnering with Farm Share since 2013 to bring more food to needy families. At our Pomona California location we feed approximately 300 people each week and has been running since 2011. Lemondrop collects clothing and household items and distributes it to homeless, needy families, veterans or single parents. Unlike other non-profits who sell their donations at a thrift or outlet store, every bit of our donations go directly into the hands of those who need it, without any charge, money or favors required.
For more detailed information about Lemondrop, FAQ’s, to volunteer, contact us or to donate - please visit our website; lemondropproductions.wix.com/home or call us at; 850-508-5676
We are verified as Platinum transparency on GuideStar and have a 5-star rating on GreatNonprofits for 4 years running.
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