Dear Family and Friends,

We're so excited to celebrate our special day with you all!

You being with us on our wedding day is the true gift of our celebration, however, if you'd like to gift us something else, read on :)

Since we are fortunate to already have a home with most of the items we want and need, we decided to forgo a formal wedding registry and created this Honeyfund site instead as a way to invite you to support our honeymoon in Zanzibar (The site is a free, easy, and secure way to contribute).

You'll see below, we have categories for our Honeymoon, Home, Causes that Matter to Us, and a "Gift Any Amount" (if you don't want to designate). Of course, if you prefer an old-fashioned, in-person gift or you can't be bothered with technology (like Robert's mom, Gloria), no need to read on.

**A note on “Giving to Causes that Matter to Us” below: The two of us are deeply committed to and involved in various initiatives, relationships, and organizations that speak to our hearts and our work. If you would like to contribute to either or both of the following organizations, there is a section below for you to do so.

1) In 2017, Robert co-established the Rwenzori Literacy Center in the rural Ruboni Village in Uganda with several community members who have become good friends. The Literacy Center provides access to books, maps, and other educational materials for community members, as well as some nearby schools. Donations help support purchase of materials, rent, school sponsorship for children and youth, and hopefully a trip to the United States for the Director of the Literacy Center, John Kajangwa, for his professional development.

2) Close to Melissa's heart and work is the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS), which addresses ongoing intergenerational trauma created by the U.S. Indian Boarding School policy. This organization is comprised of over 80 Native and Non-Native members/organizations committed to the current healing of Native Peoples. (https://boardingschoolhealing.org/about-us/)