Revitalize Mount Hope: AquaSoul's Community Revival

Join us in breathing new life into Mount Hope, WV, by establishing AquaSoul Home Decor's flagship store and warehouse.

This initiative aims to rejuvenate our historic town, create local jobs, and foster a vibrant community hub. Your support will help preserve Mount Hope's rich heritage and pave the way for a prosperous future.

Funding Goals:

Physical Store and Warehouse Launch: To secure and renovate a historic property in downtown Mount Hope, we estimate a need of $800,000. This includes property acquisition, renovations, inventory procurement, and initial operational costs.

Online Store and Community Platform: Developing and enhancing our online presence requires $50,000. This will cover website development, e-commerce integration, and digital marketing to reach a broader audience.

Staffing for Physical Location: We plan to hire a dedicated team to ensure exceptional service and operations:

Retail Sales Associates: Offering competitive wages of approximately $13 per hour, aligning with West Virginia's average

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Store Manager: Aiming for an annual salary of $49,385, consistent with state averages

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Over the first year, the total staffing budget is projected at $150,000.

Total Fundraising Goal: $1,500,000

How You Can Help: Your generous contributions will directly impact Mount Hope's revitalization by:

Restoring and preserving historic architecture and infrastructure.

Creating local employment opportunities.

Establishing a community-centric retail destination.

For more information contact Elizabeth Reed, Owner AquaSoul Home Decor/Fundraising Sponsor:

Visit the AquaSoul Home Decor and Community Website: https://www.aquasoulhomegiftshop.com

Together, we can transform Mount Hope into a thriving community once more. Thank you for your support!

Video found on YouTube by Quirky Duo - couple that explores small towns in the USA. They called Mt. Hope an "Interesting Small Town".

Why are we doing this fundraiser?

Elizabeth Reed -Owner of AquaSoul Home Decor and this fundraisers sponsor was originally raised in Mt. Hope, WV. She began her education and family there before moving to Beckley, WV, then Danville, VA, and finally to Gainesville, FL.

Elizabeth loves her little hometown. It use to be known as "The little town with a Big Heart!"

Over the past 10-20 years or so, her hometown has deteriorated to almost a ghost town. This is disturbing to Liz as she really does love her home.

So since she has a store online that is right now not doing so well, and her hometown needs businesses that will come in and thrive, Elizabeth believes that launching a flagship base in her hometown will help with their historical and community revitalization efforts, help provide local residents with gainful employment opportunities, and help others get to know AquaSoul Home Decor on a more personal and uplifting level.

For more about Mt. Hope, WV follow the town's pages, groups and profiles on your favorite social media platform or join us on our website to read blogs and group postings about the town and Elizabeth's experiences growing up, visiting, and launching a business there.