As a family whose own ancestral home is located in the heart of Nisenan territory, CHIRP is a project that is near and dear to our hearts. CHIRP's vision is to raise visibility and awareness of the Nisenan so all who work and live in the Bear and Yuba River watersheds can come together to honor the original peoples of this land. By contributing to the stability and restoration of the Nisenan we can begin to transform our community and our culture into one based on integrity and respect for the rights of all beings.

Vanna is our beloved VW Vanagon. Our goal for 2024 is to spend more time out and away with her. This fund will help us continue to outfit her to be the ultimate smile machine. Specifically we're hoping to add a kayak rack and a shade awning!

We're going to Portugal in September for our honeymoon! Any funds you contribute will be spent having dinners in or out, going to museums, and having fun experiences like learning to paint azulejos!