Ladle of Ferns
Pay What You Can
Support should be accessible, regardless of what you can afford.
Ladle of Ferns uses Pay-What-You-Can Pricing for participating services. All included services begin at $0, and you never need to prove financial need or explain what you can afford.
Choose $0 whenever contributing would make it harder to meet your own needs.
Your contribution does not affect the quality of support you receive, and you can choose a different amount as your circumstances change.
How Do I Know What To Contribute?
Start with your own needs. Housing, food, healthcare, transportation, utilities, caregiving, and other necessities come first.
If you would like to contribute, our suggested amounts can help give you a starting point, but they are not minimums or required amounts.
A few dollars still matters. If $3, $5, or $10 is what feels comfortable for you, that contribution matters too.
Resource Navigation: $25 · $50 · $75
Stability Planning: $30 · $60 · $90
1:1 Virtual Body Doubling: $10 · $20 · $40
You are always welcome to contribute another amount that works better for you.
Why We Use This Model
Ladle believes accessibility and fair compensation can exist together. Contributions help support skilled professional labor, volunteer coordination, technology, administration, and the other infrastructure required to keep our programs available.
Participant contributions are one part of how Ladle funds accessible services alongside donations, grants, fundraising, and community support.
Want to Contribute?
You only need to complete the form below if you would like to make a contribution toward your support. If you are choosing $0, nothing else is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to prove financial need?
No. Ladle does not require income verification or proof of need.
Will I receive different support if I pay $0
No. Your contribution does not change the quality of support you receive.
Can I change what I contribute?
Yes. Your circumstances can change, and your contribution can too.
Do I have to choose one of the suggested amounts?
No. The suggested amounts are simply reference points. You can contribute any amount that works for you.