To Donate to The Purefinder Fund ........
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The Purefinder Fund has been established to assist reenactors that have emergency needs ....... On September 20, 2009 at the Koh-Koh-Mah & Foster Living History Encampment near Kokomo, Indiana, Parson John Frank Jarboe officially announced to the 18th century living history community the formation of The Purefinder Fund. The fund which is named in honor of the late Colleen Gilbert is being established to help those in the 18th c. reenacting community who find themselves in need of assistance. Colleen Gilbert, known to many as her reenacting personae “Hester Purefinder,” was a gracious, loving and giving person. Colleen (Hester) was a true friend, helping both friends and strangers as she was able. It is in her memory that The Purefinder Fund has been established.
At the present time, The Purefinder Fund operates under Parson John Living History, Inc. a nonprofit 501c3. The Purefinder Fund is administered by a committee made up of 18th c. reenactors from a 6 state area and from different reenacting groups; military, native and civilian. In addition, some members of the committee are professionals who are donating their knowledge in various areas, legal, financial &c. to the formation, operation and accountability of The Purefinder Fund.
- Donations can be made both online, by mail, or by giving to one of the committee members, or various vendors displaying Purefinder Fund information at shows or events.
- Donations are tax deductable.
- 100% of designated donations will go to the designated need. Only donations designated for the admistrative costs of the Purefinder Fund will be used as such.
Mail to:
The Purefinder Fund
c/o Parson John Living History, Inc.
1785 Old Springfield Rd.
Woodburn, KY 42170
For the support of our friends in need.
Email: Director
- Advisory Committee Chair
- Needs
