Open Collective
Ninth Star Foundation
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These are all the ways you can help make our community sustainable.

Custom contribution
Supporter

A steady hand behind the mission. Every recurring contribution keeps the work moving.

Starts at
$5 USD
Custom contribution
Sustainer

Meaningful ongoing support that funds programs, tools, and community efforts directly.

Starts at
$25 USD
Custom contribution
Builder

Serious investment in the mission. Builders are the structural core of what we can do.

Starts at
$100 USD
One-time contribution
One-Time Gift

Give what feels right, when the moment is right. No commitment required.

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Free & Open Source Technology
Privacy-first, offline-capable tools for people - not platforms. Free forever.
Project
Education & Skills Training
Practical knowledge and essential skills that strengthen communities from the inside out.
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Community & Land Stewardship
Thriving gardens, resilient communities, and the land that sustains both.
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Veteran & First Responder Support
Mentorship, resources, and community for those who served - restoring strength and dignity.
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Financial Empowerment
Free, open-source financial education for everyone. No accounts, no tracking, no cost. Ever.