07/24/2026
Hey friends, we have been having conversations about starting a non-profit that has two goals - 1. Add more spaces to provide the healing powers of nature like Camp Christopher for those impacted by su***de and mental health challenges. 2. Raise funds to support the upkeep of these spaces.
The non-profit would not own these spaces but would offer them to folks much like Camp Chris with Camp Chris being the first space being a part of this concept.
We need you to help guide us down this path. Below are a couple of things we need your input for to do this project right.
1. What should the name of this non-profit be? Doesn't have to be Camp Christopher and maybe shouldn't be so that folks understand there are more places for them to choose from for their healing, grieving, connecting or whatever they need for their journey.
2. We are looking for an attorney to do a small bit of pro bono work to establish documents/forms for liability concerns. If you or someone you know would be willing to help please contact me here.
3. We are looking for someone who could put together a website that would be something like Hipcamp or State Park reservations.
4. We want your thoughts, ideas and concerns about how this idea could impact our communities.
The idea would be we would, over time, create a menu of spaces available for folks to go to for their own journey. Thanks for your consideration and help.
Our Board Members that you can reach out to with your thoughts are: Esther Endicott, Kate Adornetto, Erica Bjelland, Kevin Lattu, Brianne McLellan, Mark Kopka.
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