About Remy's Good Day Fund
Remy’s Good Day Fund (RGDF) was established as a 501c3 in 2013 by Donna Brown in memory of her son, Remy, who died unexpectedly. Our mission statement is simple but powerful: "Remy’s Good Day Fund promotes collaboration for sustainability and the well-being of future generations."
Remy grants have varied widely in scope. They range from the solarization of buildings, to classes for Navajos living off-the-grid around Gallup, New Mexico, to learn about solar systems, their installation and maintenance for their own and their families' homes. We recognize that needs vary, and welcome diverse ideas about how solar energy can meet the unique needs of the communities we serve.
The Fund prides itself on adjusting to the times. With the onset of COVID-19, in 2020 it became evident that connectivity on the Pueblos and in rural areas was poor. To help solve this problem, we funded programs that used solar power to access broadband. This initiative helped improve the lives of youth studying at home, as well as empowered their parents in need of information to cope with the pandemic so they could conduct their lives professionally.
In 2022, Remy’s Good Day Fund created an umbrella organization that continues its support of solar programs and allows for expansion of funding for other focus areas.
Our Mission:
“Remy’s Good Day Fund promotes collaboration for sustainability and the well-being of future generations.”
Founder and President
Donna Brown
Donna Brown is an accomplished artist, having exhibited in Santa Fe (currently at POP Gallery), Aspen, CO, Baltimore, MD, Skowhegan, ME, Washington, DC.
What is of equal import to her is her life-long opportunity to give back to a world in need.
She believes emphatically that “One of the most important things we can achieve in this lifetime is helping to leave a better world for our future generations”. She instilled this credo in her children by engaging with them in projects that supported teens living in challenging circumstances through city housing, foster homes, and school programs across the U.S.
When Donna suffered the devasting loss of Remy, one of her twin sons, she created a way to remember him that would benefit the lives of others. She established Remy’s Good Day Fund with a mission to promote "collaboration for sustainability and the well-bring of future generations”.
In 2017, Donna determined that she wanted the focus of the fund to support solar projects on Tribal lands and in northern New Mexico villages. Maureen Vosburgh joined her to serve as the Project Manager, allowing both to work with people of diverse backgrounds, all with a deep, compassionate desire to live harmoniously with mankind and nature. We seek the wisdom of our Native American partners to accomplish the fund’s self-sustaining goals. As of March 2022, Remy’s Good Day Fund has invested $500,000.00 in solar initiatives improving lives economically, offering health benefits and building communities.
The Fund continues to support solar energy implementation, but is also constantly alert to meeting new challenges on a state, national or global level.
Donna is personally fulfilled by doing this in Remy’s name.
In Santa Fe, she was an active participant in and served as a Board member of, Minds Interrupted. Through their Compassionate Touch program they provide mental health literacy regarding the public health crisis of mental illness, suicide, and associated stigma.
Donna received a BFA in Fine Arts from American University.