"The Lily Jean Fund, named after the vessel, was started after an outpouring of support from Gloucester residents. The crew members are presumed to have perished after their ship sank Jan. 30 approximately 22 miles from Cape Ann. "In the wake of this tragedy, there have been overwhelming expressions of support for the families of those who were lost, along with requests for a clear and trusted way to provide direct financial assistance," the fund's website reads. "The Lily Jean Fund has been created for this purpose.""
"The Lily Jean fund accepts tax-deductible donations online or by check and distributes the proceeds evenly among the crew members' families. Checks can be mailed to Cape Ann Savings Bank or delivered in person to any of their branch locations, according to the website. Additionally, the fund has announced that the first $40,000 donated will be met by a matching donation from an anonymous donor. All donations will go directly to the crew members' families."
Seven crew members of the Lily Jean fishing vessel are presumed dead after the ship sank Jan. 30 about 22 miles from Cape Ann. The Gloucester community launched the Lily Jean Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the families. The fund is part of the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund and is hosted by Cape Ann Savings Bank. Donations are tax-deductible and accepted online or by check, with proceeds distributed evenly among the families. The first $40,000 in donations will be matched by an anonymous donor. Community members may also give to Fishing Partnership Support Services; local officials have voiced support.
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