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Supporting Selah’s Beginning — and Who It Will Serve

Selah is being built deliberately, with care for land, people, and long‑term wellbeing.

This page offers a way to support that work—both in bringing Selah into being and in expanding access to healing retreats once we open.

All donations are treated as gifts and are used in service of Selah’s mission.

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Why Give?

Early-Stage Gifts

Early-stage donations are used to support the startup and foundational costs of Selah, including:

  • Health‑forward building materials and finishes

  • Sensory‑safe design and infrastructure

  • Community spaces intended for restoration and gathering

  • The thoughtful pacing required to build with integrity rather than urgency

These contributions help ensure Selah opens as it was intended: intentionally small, grounded in care, and accessible to those who need it most.

Gifts are not investments and do not confer ownership, equity, or financial return.

Recurring Donations

One-time and recurring donations are directed toward future scholarship programs that will support access to Selah’s healing retreats for individuals living with invisible illnesses and sensory‑related disabilities.

These scholarships are intended to reduce financial barriers for those who often carry disproportionate physical, neurological, or environmental burdens, including—but not limited to—individuals living with:

  • Ehlers‑Danlos Syndromes (EDS)

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)

  • Those recovering from mold or environmental toxin exposure

  • Members of the neurodiverse community, including individuals with autism and ADHD

Recurring gifts help make it possible to offer retreats designed with sensory safety, flexibility, and deep rest at their core.

Scholarship offerings will be launched once Selah is operational and will be administered according to availability and program guidelines.

Why this Matters

Many healing spaces are not designed with sensory differences or invisible illness in mind. Selah is being shaped to address that gap—quietly, intentionally, and without spectacle.

Your support helps create a place where:

  • Health considerations are built into the environment

  • No one is asked to “push through” in order to belong

  • Rest is not framed as a reward, but as a necessity

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions or would like more context, you’re welcome to reach out directly. Transparency and trust are important to us.

  • At this time, donations to Selah are considered gifts, not charitable contributions, and are not tax‑deductible unless otherwise stated.

    Selah is currently in development and not operating as a registered nonprofit organization.

    If Selah’s legal structure evolves in the future, we will update this page accordingly.

  • Early-stage donations are used to support Selah’s startup and foundational costs, including:

    • Health‑forward building materials and finishes

    • Sensory‑safe and fragrance‑free infrastructure

    • Community spaces designed for quiet gathering and restoration

    • The deliberate pacing required to build Selah with care rather than urgency

    These contributions help ensure Selah opens in alignment with its values.

  • Recurring donations are directed toward the development and long‑term funding of scholarship programs.

    These scholarships are intended to help reduce financial barriers for individuals seeking healing retreats, particularly those living with invisible illnesses or sensory‑related disabilities.

  • Scholarship programs are being designed to support individuals who often encounter barriers in traditional wellness or retreat environments, including people living with:

    • Ehlers‑Danlos Syndromes (EDS)

    • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

    • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

    • Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)

    • Those recovering from mold or environmental toxin exposure

    • Members of the neurodiverse community, including individuals with autism and ADHD

    These categories are not meant to be exhaustive, but reflective of Selah’s focus on sensory safety, flexibility, and care.

  • Scholarship retreats will be offered once Selah is operational and program structures are in place.

    Details—including eligibility, application processes, and availability—will be shared publicly when the programs are ready to launch.

  • No. Donations do not guarantee retreat placement, scholarship awards, or future access.

    All contributions are gifts made in support of Selah’s mission and are used at Selah’s discretion in service of that mission.

  • No. Donations are not investments and do not confer equity, ownership, governance rights, or financial return of any kind.

  • Yes. You’re welcome to make a one‑time gift, set up a recurring donation, or both.

    Each option supports Selah in different—but equally meaningful—ways.

  • Yes!

    We believe every person has unique skills, talents, and passions that allow us to contribute.

    Reach out so we can discuss what you’re interested in and how we can help you connect to the mission.

    Some options include:

    • Facilities maintenance

    • Operational support

    • Retreat support

    • Invisible disabilities advocacy and awareness efforts

    • Outreach/Referral partners

    • Advisory

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