Divided Sky Foundation Initiates New Women’s Scholarship Fund  

The Divided Sky Foundation has initiated a new Women’s Scholarship Fund, designed to directly support women in overcoming the challenges they face when seeking addiction treatment. The fund will administer financial aid so that females, regardless of income status, can receive the proper education and tools to embark on a path of sobriety. 

Currently, the Divided Sky Foundation has set a goal to raise half a million dollars by the end of the year, building a nest egg to help others. “We established the Women’s Scholarship Fund to help all women heal, regardless of their ability to pay for recovery — and it is clear our Fund is already working,” said women’s rights advocate and attorney Tamara Holder, who covered the price of the first female guest at Divided Sky in 2023. 

“Women are the fastest-growing demographic affected by addiction. The statistics are stark: more than 75% of women struggling with addiction have experienced sexual abuse, over 70% are mothers, and women face a higher risk of fatal overdose,” she continued. 

Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio founded the charitable organization alongside his former drug court officer, Melanie Gulde, which aims to provide those in need with a different and affordable option for addiction recovery. The Residential Recovery has been a valuable resource, with hundreds of individuals having completed the program, and 95% stating they’d recommend it to a friend or loved one. 

“Women recover differently and face unique barriers that often leave them overwhelmed and discouraged,” said Gulde. “Stigma, cost, and childcare responsibilities can all stand in the way of seeking help. The Women’s Scholarship Fund is our response: more than financial aid, it’s a statement that every woman is worthy of a sober life — and we are here to support them.” 

“I’m so grateful that Melanie and Tamara are leading this next stage of Divided Sky with a dedicated women’s scholarship program,” Anastasio offered via press release. “With a women-led team that deeply understands the trauma that so often precedes addiction, and scholarships that remove the financial barriers to care, this program can give more women the chance to heal and start fresh.” 

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