Herbal Justice FundThe herbal Justice Fund is a mechanism for providing services, scholarships, and herbs to our community. The fund provides herbs and services to BIPOC as reparations, as well as to individuals with financial need.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand and low funds we are currently not taking new applications for use of the herbal justice fund. There is a waitlist for folks who are interested in receiving HJF support.
If you are able, please consider donating $10-50 here so that we can re-open it again soon!
Herbal Justice Fund-BIPOC Reparations
Who is eligible?
Those who self-identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color)
How do you apply?
Check back later to see if we've re-opened applications again.
We will contact you once we receive your application, typically in 1-2 business days. Have questions? email us at jennifer@railyardapothecary.com
How does it work?
Once you fill out the form, you will be able to use the Herbal Justice Fund to pay for consultation services, classes, and/or herbs from the bulk apothecary. The fund will pay up to 75% of the cost of consultations, 100% of the cost of classes, and up to $50/month for the cost of herbs. You only need to apply once, and you will be able to access the fund as often as you like, based on the above limitations. All you have to do is request to use the fund at the time of service.
What does it cover?
Where does the money come from?
Who is eligible?
Those who self-identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color)
How do you apply?
Check back later to see if we've re-opened applications again.
We will contact you once we receive your application, typically in 1-2 business days. Have questions? email us at jennifer@railyardapothecary.com
How does it work?
Once you fill out the form, you will be able to use the Herbal Justice Fund to pay for consultation services, classes, and/or herbs from the bulk apothecary. The fund will pay up to 75% of the cost of consultations, 100% of the cost of classes, and up to $50/month for the cost of herbs. You only need to apply once, and you will be able to access the fund as often as you like, based on the above limitations. All you have to do is request to use the fund at the time of service.
What does it cover?
- Products: covers $50/month/individual of costs for bulk dry herbs, bulk herbal tinctures, bulk herbal powders, herbal blends made using the above products
- Consultations: covers up to 75% of costs for clinical services through the Burlington Herb Clinic, with a limit of 1 consultation/month
- Classes- full and partial scholarships are available for select classes. Email info@railyardapothecary.com to inquire about specific classes
Where does the money come from?
- Individual support- in store and through the donation button on the website
- Teachers choosing to donate class tuition to the fund
- Twice a year Fundraisers
- Income generated from UpS at-risk herb sales
- Retail counter staff tips the first week of every month
- Sales from hand sanitizer
- Zine sales
Need-based Herbal Justice Fund
Who is eligible?
Those who self-identify as meeting one of the following criteria:
- Living on fixed government income (SSDI, SSI, Social Security, unemployment)
- Receiving public assistance
- Unemployed
- Homeless
- Paying 50% or more of income for housing
- Are struggling to support children or other dependents
- Have significant debt
- Have medical expenses not covered by insurance
How do you apply?
Check back later to see if we've re-opened applications again.
We will contact you once we receive your application, typically in 1-2 business days. Have questions? email us at info@railyardapothecary.com
How does it work?
Once you fill out the form, you will be able to use the Herbal Justice Fund to pay for consultation services, classes, and/or herbs from the bulk apothecary. The fund will pay up to 75% of the cost of consultations, 100% of the cost of classes, and up to $50/month for the cost of herbs. You only need to apply once, and you will be able to access the fund as often as you like, based on the above limitations. At the time of service, tell our staff that you have applied for the Herbal Justice Fund and would like to use the fund.
What does it cover?
- Products: The HJF may be used to cover $50/month/individual of costs for bulk dry herbs, bulk herbal tinctures, bulk herbal powders, herbal blends made using the above products
- Consultations: The HJF may be used to cover up to 75% of costs for clinical services through the Burlington Herb Clinic, with a limit of 1 consultation/month
- Classes- full and partial scholarships are available for select classes. Email info@railyardapothecary.com to inquire about specific classes
Where does the money come from?
- Inidivdual support- in store and through the donation button on the website
- Teachers choosing to donate class tuition to the fund
- Twice a year Fundraisers
- Income generated from UpS at-risk herb sales
How can you help?
- If you have the means, support the fund through a donation.
- If you or someone you know could use the fund, reach out! We love sharing resources and making sure that as many people as possible have access to herbs and education.
We also support Zenbarn Farm's Equity Fund through a portion of retail sales. We invite you to check them out and offer your support as well!
