We're raising $135,000 to launch SkillRoot statewide — a free app that helps West Virginians trade skills, save money, and strengthen community bonds in every region.
Across West Virginia, times are tough. Families are looking for ways to save money on repairs and classes. Seniors have decades of wisdom in gardening, canning, home fixes, and life skills they want to pass on.
Young people and new residents need practical know-how but can't always afford workshops. We all crave real connections in our neighborhoods — not just online likes, but face-to-face help and friendships that make our state stronger.
That's why SkillRoot exists — a friendly neighborhood barter system powered by smart technology, but the heart is 100% human connection. No fees for core trades. Pure reciprocity.
West Virginia has the perfect spirit for this — resourceful, tight-knit, and full of makers, gardeners, seniors, and families who already help each other from the Eastern Panhandle to the southern coalfields. We're launching in every region at once, with ZIP-based matching keeping it hyperlocal wherever there's density.
Total goal: $135,000 (statewide launch budget). Every dollar is tracked transparently.
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