On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Gloucester fishing vessel Lily Jean sank approximately 22 miles from Cape Ann, resulting in the tragic loss of the seven lives of its crew.
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 Lily Jean Fund has been created for this purpose. The fund accepts tax-deductible contributions and distributes the proceeds in equal amounts to the families of the seven crew members who perished.
One hundred percent (100%) of all contributions received will be distributed directly to the families impacted by this tragedy.
Matching Gift Announcement
The first $40,000 donated to the F/V Lily Jean Fund will be matched dollar for a dollar by an anonymous donor, whether given as a single donation or through multiple contributions.
How to Contribute
Community Support
Thank you to Fishing Partnership Support Services for their immediate response to supporting families of the F/V Lily Jean and their commitment to continuing to support members of the families and community suffering from this loss through services including trauma counseling, emergency financial assistance for food and housing, access to health care, and more.
If you would like to support FPSS essential services, please visit: https://fishingpartnership.org/donate/
Donations are processed securely online or by check. Donor information is not shared or sold. All contributions are restricted for distribution to the families of the F/V Lily Jean crew.
