08/18/2026
I have written this a bunch of times and deleted it a bunch of times, because asking for help is not something I do very well (my husband and friends will attest!).
This past year has been a lot for our family and for our business. Many of you know what we went through as a family last spring. Then the sewage incident caused by our landlord's employees at the old shop cost us thousands in product, weeks of being closed with no income coming in, tens of thousands in legal fees, and eventually the lease and the place itself.
And then, we had a break-in at the shop a few weeks ago before we opened and it really set us back in so many ways. Products were stolen, all of our technology was taken, and our back door was broken down. And while we are still trying to tally up what we lost, we know that it was significant.
We rebuilt anyway, because we really want to be here and believe in this place. Hive has never been about making a lot of money for our family. We wanted something sustainable for us that also gave Tacoma a place worth walking into and being inspired by. Adding the Refillery has been a real joy and a bit of a passion project, because we know it can make a difference. Being open again is a wonderful feeling, but we are further behind financially than re-opening alone can fix.
So I find myself asking now. We have a GoFundMe set up to try and help some. And because I know not everyone can give freely, we also have some "fundraiser" items in the shop, priced a bit higher to create a little more margin to help, which can be used as great gifts for yourself or someone else!
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-hive-reopen
"Fundraiser" Items: https://hiveprovisions.com/collections/fundraiser
And if giving isn't your thing, shopping is also a great way to help us out (and it's fun!). Stop by and check out some of the new products we are carrying, along with our "old" favorites. We have some great new local makers we are partnering with and always have gift cards for purchase. And the online shop is open 24/7 and has basically everything the physical store has.
Thank you for the continued support you have shown us over the years! We do not take it lightly or for granted. ❤️