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**EMERGENCY 911**
WITHIN DAYS THE SACRED LANDS WILL BE LOST(SOLD TO RECOVER MS. MARILYN'S HOME). WE NEED AN **IMMEDIATE** BENEFACTOR, PARTNER OR LENDER. THIS MAY SOUND IMPOSSIBLE ... BUT WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES !!! ... ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD, OUR CREATOR !!!
** CRITICAL**
IN MAKING A STAND TO PROTECT THE FARM, JAMIE & MARILYN RICKEY(Jamie's 82 yr. old Mother, better known as Ms. Marilyn) WERE REMOVED FROM THEIR SEPERATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY(Ms. Marilyn's Home of 52 Years) AND HAVE BEEN LIVING IN A MOTEL ROOM FOR 6 WEEKS. FUNDS NEEDED TO PURCHASE PROPERTIES FOR THE NON-PROFIT RECOVERY FARM !!
*** THE "RECOVERY FARM" IS A MODEL DESIGNED TO BE REPLICATED REGIONALLY TO HEAL, EMPOWER & CULTIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO RECOVER COMMUNITY, CULTURE & PLANET ***
THE UPPER ROOM(2nd Floor) OF OUR FORMER DAIRY BARN WILL BE THE HOME OF OUR ALWAYS OPEN, 24/7/365, WALK-IN "COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT HUB"(CASH). A "NEW TYPE" OF ATM DISPENSING A MORE VALUABLE FORM OF (CASH) 24-7 !!!
THIS FUTURE TURTLE LODGE WILL BE THE HQ FOR THE RAMAPOUGH CULTURE & LAND FOUNDATION
AND A PLACE OF HEALING
TOGETHER WE RISE !!!
PHASE 1: PROPERTY PURCHASE
Current Goal is to Secure the properties DEBT FREE.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Total Donated to date includes $400,000.00 of Land Equity that the Rickey Family Donated to RickeyFarm Ministries(IRS Tax Exempt Non-profit).
An Historic "Covenant" was signed with The Ramapough Culture & Land Foundation to have Co-ownership & shared Council Stewardship over the 75 acre project called "The Recovery Farm".
Watch Chief Vincent Mann speak about the journey leading to "The Covenant". Click below to view 1st Trailer.
https://youtu.be/fQnuNaqZQG8
Watch the 2nd Trailer to see Jamie Rickey speak about the Inspiration and events leading to "The Covenant"
https://youtu.be/3dKmNU15EmU
"Click" on The Recovery Farm YouTube Channel to see our other videos
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These Two Non-profits, A Christian Ministry and A Native American Foundation, Are Unified To Present A Powerful New Model of "Radical Collaboration" For Sustainable Community, Culture and the Planet. It All begins by "Serving Needs" at the Individual Level !!
This Community Place Will Produce, Germinate and Cultivate Seeds of Regenerative, Fruitful, Resiliant and Stable Community !!
THE RECOVERY FARM ? What's that about ??
"WE ALL NEED RECOVERY FROM SOMETHING" - James RIckey
People need recovery in Many Areas, NOT JUST ADDICTION. Could be the loss of a job, loss of a loved one, emotional / physical trauma, generational trauma, fear, anxiety, a bad situation or even just a bad day ... So Yes:
- Individuals Need Recovery ... As Well, Our
- Communities Needs Recovery ... Certainly
- Culture Needs Recovery ... And we All Know that
- The Planet Needs Recovery
Through education, practice and demonstration, The Recovery Farm is plowing new ground to cultivate regenerative community.
The "PRECIOUS JEWEL" of this project is “focus on the individual”, because that’s where it all starts.
By establishing a 24-7 Community Assistance/Support Hub (CASH), we will fill the largest gap we see. Walk-in assistance locations that are Open 24/7/365 are almost non-existent.
WHY Is That ??
Peoples’ troubles often fall outside the "hours of operation" schedule of most human services. Sometimes, we just need a quiet place to go, someone to talk to or someone to pray with. So yes, sometimes stimulating recovery can be as simple as a place of retreat, an open ear, an arm around a shoulder or some simple information or suggestion, and sometimes it takes knowledge, networks and persistence. We will provide this multi-level assistance under one roof !! ... This kind of 24-7 CASH is Priceless !!
There is one main obstacle to moving forward, A minimum of $350,000 saves the 67 acre Main Farm Parcel. A Total of $600,000 would allow Us to Also purchase back the 5 acre Historic Homestead Property which is a vital and integral part of the project. This sum really is small for the physical value that already exists (See "WHAT WE PRESENTLY HAVE:" listed below). Add the Social Value of what will be provided and produced, and it's easy to see that, "This is a bargain that can't be passed up and a project that, Has to Happen"
FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:
- Donations ..... (IRS Tax-Deductable)
- Partnership/investment
- Bridge loan
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We have a simple, solid, lucrative Business Plan with very limited start-up costs that will return over $1,000,000.00 in the next 3 years. It’s a Memorial Orchard and we are ready to commence selling spaces the moment we are out of that contract obligation.
See More Detailed Information on all these aspects and more on our website TheRecoveryFarm.org
To request specific information or to Partner in a bigger way, Please email Us at RickeyFarm@gmail.com
The Rickey family has stewarded this land and sowed into the community for 250 years and seven generations. Marilyn & Jamie Rickey, mother and son, have pledged their $400,000.00 of equity in the properties to RickeyFarm Ministries in order to benefit the community at large forever !! ...
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE THESE PRECIOUS PROPERTIES AND PLACE THEM IN NON-PROFIT OWNERSHIP/OPERATION !! ... On this platform, You can choose a "One-Time Donation" And/or "Monthly Support" ... ALL DONATIONS ARE IRS TAX DEDUCTIBLE !!
THE VISION; WHAT WE ARE CREATING:
The Place formerly known as RickeyFarm is being transformed into The Recovery Farm, it will be a highly productive regenerative farm and Native American Cultural Center with a substance-free events venue and campground dedicated to providing workshops, conferences, programs, events etc. geared toward cultural recovery.
Regenerative Agriculture is a term that’s being used much more often recently. To us it means the merging of organic farming and permaculture to directly target the recovery of the land. The earth, just like our bodies, has a built in self-healing property. But we know that our practices can assist or prevent that healing from taking place. The Recovery Farm Team is committed to maximizing agricultural production of food and medicinal plants in a regenerative way. Our produce will certainly be marketed both fresh and prepared through our Farm Market/Deli/Café’, vended at events and supply some type of CSA/Food Co-op. But the food gap we look most forward to filling is, providing this higher quality, higher priced food to those who have restricted access to it. The financially challenged are more likely to avoid the organic section in their local store and may not even have an organic selection available due to their locality. RickeyFarm will provide healthy produce to those who otherwise would have restricted access and/or barriers to it through a “Good Clean Food Sponsorship Program”. Just another way "People can help People".
"Click Here" to watch our Overview Video. It's a little dated, but fills in some gaps. The only major change is the area referenced as "The Big Bowl" is now the location for "The Memorial Orchard".
MISSION:
To develop and encourage the REPLICATION of this type of critically needed Community Center built around agriculture and containing a 24-7 CASH(Community Assistance & Support Hub) ATM. The concept will be developed as a reproducible model to follow and implement in almost any setting(Urban, Suburban or Rural). A model to cultivate regenerative communities anywhere and everywhere !! ... We believe, "Everyone should have such a place within an hour's drive."
WHAT WE PRESENTLY HAVE: A 7th generation 70-acre family farm located in the gorgeous(Vermont-like) Vernon Valley in Vernon, NJ where the descendants of The Ramapough Munsee Lenape lived for approximately 10,000 yrs. (Post Glacial)
Improvements on the properties include:
* 67 Acre Bio-Diverse Farmland with:
- Our 6,000 sq. ft. former dairy barn that has received zoning approval to become:
1) A 3,000 sq. ft. headquarters for our non-profit on the second floor.
2) A 3,000 sq. ft. Market/Deli/Café on the first floor.(Note: Each floor has ground level access on opposite sides of the building.)
- The Carriage House, a 1,500 sq. ft. storefront.
AND
An integral large-lot residence:
* 1) Three bedroom ranch w/full basement on 2.5 acres (approx. 1.5 acres farmed).
WHAT MAKES THE RECOVERY FARM SPECIAL:
Among the many thing that make RickeyFarm special are natural beauty and its location.
This section of Route 94 is part of the newly designated “NJ Western Highlands Scenic Byway” and has been a trade route since before the founding of this country as part of the “Kings Highway System” (the King of England that was). RickeyFarm is also located at the intersection of Route 94 and the Appalachian Trail (The AT is a linear National Park that goes from Georgia to Maine.). This high use section of the AT has a challenging climb that includes stone steps, nicknamed “The Stairway to Heaven”, leading up to the amazing “Pinwheel Vista” 1000 ft above the valley floor.
This spot atop Wawayanda Mountain affords views of the Appalachian Mountain Range in three states and on a clear day, the Catskills and even the Adirondack Mts. Look down and RickeyFarm is directly below ... So, RickeyFarm is at the base of “The Stairway to Heaven”.
To our north is Historic Warwick NY with its shopping/dining district and surrounding Agri-Tourism that people travel well over an hour to visit. To our south is the Mountain Creek Ski Area and Waterpark, Minerals Resort, Crystal Springs Resort, Great Gorge and the rest of the highly regarded “Golf Course Mecca”. All this is within a 15 minute drive from RickeyFarm.
Help us fulfill The Recovery Farm vision and mission, This well focused effort is now titled "The Recovery Farm Project"... Donate Today !! "We All Need Recovery from something"-jamie rickey
The assistance at the 24-7 Community Assistance/Support Hub (CASH) begins in a loving, casual, non-judgmental atmosphere with a peer to peer coach. The coach’s first act of service will be to gain an assessment of the need(s). Then based on the needs , a prioritized wellness plan will evolve. This type of holistic approach is certainly a preventative force and an issue solving one. Sharing knowledge and providing connection to resources will be done “Free Of Charge”. Resources, in our definition, include the basics like clean air, clean water, good food, shelter, clothing, spiritual support and general information. As well it includes further services and programs in areas such as coaching, peer-run support, recreation, skill-based educational programs, development and recovery programs for all ages, medical treatment referrals and much, much more. In case You’re wondering, we certainly won’t be providing all these services in-house. We know that farming/horticulture is therapeutic and provides a great healing atmosphere to develop programs in and around, but we could never fill all the needs. We are a hub, a connection point and connector. And we put the emphasis on the connecting and know that if we share the load, we can carry the weight.
From the coaching perspective, the goal is to assess needs, assist in creation of a wellness plan and remove obstacles. Too often obstacles keep those who are seeking help from actually getting it. This happens many times even after the needed assistance has been identified, qualified and reserved.
Common obstacles are:
-Lack of correct, updated information
-Lack of transportation
-Lack of temporary/crisis housing
-Lack of a safe environment
and the list goes on and on
We are creating a place where needs are assessed and then met in a loving, relational, compassionate and priority manner. Community volunteers will help provide many of these services and fulfill their desire to make a difference. There are many out there waiting for someone to show them how they can help.
We are grateful You took the time to read this far.
PLEASE KNOW:
-Each donation, large or small is a counted vote of endorsement that moves others.
-Actively sharing is great, personally promoting is greater ... Both are critical !!
-Your efforts, even the smallest, have impact and value whether they're noticed or not.
