Blaqmead

02/20/2026

Another great batch of soap.

02/13/2026

Update on our Kiva loan. First off we are so thankfull for all of our wonderful customers and supporters We are 77% funded and counting!!!! We are making plans for the equipment we need. Thanks to all of you we are moving forward. Update on the building coming soon. THANK YOU!!

Join me in supporting Anthony on Kiva! Let's help them reach their dream by getting 3 more lenders today. https://www.kiva.org/lend/3114272?utm_source=social_share_link&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=social_share_bp_pfp&utm_content=anonymous

02/09/2026

We have reached the goal of 25 people! Amazing job folks! This means that we move into the public funding phase and are now visible to the global network. Also 2x matching by capital one so 25 becomes 50 and $1000 becomes $2000. What do we still need? Share our loan with anyone you can and if you can add to it, now is the time. We are so humbled and thankful for our wonderful supporters. Thank you!!!
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02/07/2026

We are making progress on our crowd funded loan. We need 15 more people to lend us at least $25 in the next 7 days. If we do not reach our goal we will not be able to get this loan. We are very thankful for those who have stepped forward so far in support and look forward to purchasing our new kitchen equipment once we have our loan. This will mean Blaqmead will have food available which we have not had in the past. This is an exciting step for us. However we can not do it without your help. Please remember this is a loan not a donation.

Join me in supporting Anthony on Kiva! Let's help them reach their dream by getting 3 more lenders today.

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

02/05/2026

We appreciate the progress made so far; please spread the word and share the link that is pinned above with your network. We are so thankful.

02/04/2026

Love to see good folks businesses grow. If you haven't been in this wonderful shop please go see this lovely person and try her wonderful products. Congratulations!!!
Herbal By Nature Hand Made Soaps

02/03/2026

Hello customers and friends. We have a crowd funding opportunity going to help with our new location. We have been working hard and are ready to get some badly needed equipment. We have teamed up with Kiva and are in our personal networking phase help us reach our 25 person goal. Thank you in advance for your support.

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

01/20/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 David Fesler, Krysta Nycole Papineau, Kim Robinson

01/16/2026

Hello Blaqmead fans and Hive members! We wanted to give a small update on the moving process. We are wading through the legal paperwork of moving a winery. Happy to report that process is nearing its end. The renovations to the new building are going well and hopefully will be winding down soon. We are waiting for a couple permits at this point. We will be updating you with a projected grand re-opening date soon. Things are moving faster then expected but slower than desired. I must say we are very excited for our new beginnings in Athena, Or.

01/01/2026

Well folks what a year it has been for Blaqmead. We have many great and loyal customers for whom we are grateful! We have had many challenges this year but give glory to God for seeing us through. The property where we are currently located has sold so we are moving to main street Athena. Renovations at our new location are in full swing. We hope to switch locations very soon. As we focus on the work in Athena, our Milton-Freewater location will be open by appointmentonly. We will continue to post updates about our new location and have begun planning a grande opening. We thank all of you for your support and we are excited for the opportunities of 2026!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to our wonderful customers. Wishing you all the best as a new chapter in the Blaqmead story unfolds.