Three ways to grow roots with us

Donate, partner, or become a monthly supporter — every path helps SkillRoot reach more of West Virginia. Skill trading itself is and always will be free.

Fund the statewide launch

We're raising $135,000 to launch SkillRoot in every WV region — funding the app, regional partnerships, and on-the-ground events.

$0 raised$135,000 goal
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Where your money goes

App Development & Tech$45K–$55K
Statewide Marketing$25K–$35K
Regional Partnerships$20K–$28K
Launch Events (8 regions)$15K–$22K
Operations & Trust/Safety$8K–$12K
Contingency Buffer$10K–$15K

Support tiers

Early Root Supporter

$10–$25

  • ✓ Early beta access
  • ✓ Root Founder badge
  • ✓ Founders Wall mention

Neighborhood Founder

$50–$100

  • ✓ Everything above
  • ✓ Personalized skill tree setup
  • ✓ Regional launch invite

Community Champion

$200+

  • ✓ Everything above
  • ✓ Featured spotlight in app
  • ✓ 1-on-1 matching session