Help Sauvie Shrubs Scale Up! Business & Impact!

Hello! I'm Hannah, a dear friend to Sascha Archer, the founder of Sauvie Shrubs. I've had the privilege of witnessing her make magic in growing her business and community. Her unwavering commitment to local farms and showcasing their full-season abundance is truly remarkable.

For the past 4 years, I've worked closely with Sascha as her business advisor and coach. I've seen her passion and dedication firsthand as she has intentionally and beautifully grown Sauvie Shrubs. She has poured her heart and soul into building a successful venture with tremendous potential. Today, I'm reaching out to you for your support in helping her take Sauvie Shrubs to the next level.

Sascha's deep-rooted values are tied to the place where she operates. She is committed to keeping her products hyper-local to the island, meticulously growing, sourcing, and foraging all her ingredients on Sauvie.

Due to the seasonal nature of fruit sourcing from the island, there is a 3-month summer push to gather, process, and freeze enough fruit to sustain the business for the entire year.

Recently, Sascha began co-packing to ensure she has enough product to launch into New Seasons. Each co-packing run costs approximately $10,000, and she will need three to four more runs to process the seasonal fruit for the following year. To scale up effectively, she requires additional capital. That's why I've launched this GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the expansion of Sauvie Shrubs.

In February, Sascha applied for a Craft3 loan with the assurance that she perfectly matched the type of business they wanted to support. Unfortunately, it has been a stressful few months as she discovered that her application was incorrectly flagged and not reviewed at all.

The funds we raise through this campaign will enable her to continue co-packing her signature flavors and launch into new stores and markets.

Beyond being an extraordinary business, Sascha is a community builder and a vital resource hub for other local makers. She founded the Sauvie Island Farmers Market and generously volunteers her time to support new women-owned packaged food and beverage businesses. She is always there to lend a helping hand. Let's support her and uplift her during this time of need.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will be instrumental in helping Sascha unleash the full potential of Sauvie Shrubs. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the industry, and your support will play a crucial role in her success story.

Thank you for contributing and helping us spread the word about this campaign to your friends, family, and network. Your efforts will not only help us reach a wider audience but also instill confidence in potential investors who may consider backing Sascha.

I extend my deepest gratitude to all of you for being part of Sascha's Sauvie Shrubs journey. This next phase is going to be truly epic!

In Community,

Hannah Kullberg

Community Connector, PNW F&B