Join the Grove
Abide. Build. Belong.
Your support helps create The Abiding Grove — a real place for rest, play, creativity, and community. Every dollar, every member, every volunteer moves the milestone closer.
Support the Grove →Three ways to be part of it
How would you like to start?
Membership is free. Donating is optional. All paths lead to the same Grove.
Create a Free Member Account
Join the Grove for free. Create your member account, complete onboarding, choose your interests, and start participating.
Access events & tournaments
Earn Abide Coins
Volunteer sign-ups
Quests & teams
Free. No credit card required.
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Support the Mission
Already ready to support the Grove financially? Choose a recurring support plan or make a one-time contribution securely through Stripe.
Stripe-secured support
Choose how you help the Grove roll
Seven recurring plans are available monthly or yearly, alongside one-time suggested amounts and a custom option. Membership remains free and separate from financial support. Financial support does not purchase membership or an Abide Level; eligible verified support may earn Abide Coins only through the published coin rules and caps.
Payments are processed on Stripe-hosted Checkout. Card details are never stored by the Abiding Grove app.
Transparency
Where your gift goes
Every contribution is directed to real Grove milestones. Here's what we're building.
Land & Stewardship
Research, legal structure, and care for the eventual Grove land.
Infrastructure
Building the physical space — lanes, trails, gathering areas.
Maker Space
Tools, materials, and workshop setup for community creativity.
Programs & Events
Tournaments, festivals, workshops, and community gatherings.
Food & Community
Food forest, communal meals, and sharing culture.
The Movement
Milestone tracker$935 / $10,000
Next unlock: The Seed
Every dollar moves the Grove closer to reality. Current phase: The Seed.
New support payments use Stripe-hosted Checkout. Membership is free and separate from financial support. Contribution confirmations do not currently promise tax deductibility.
Thank you
What you get for abiding
Your support is genuinely felt. Here's how we show appreciation — with honesty about what's live today and what's coming.
Regular project updates from the Grove
Invitations to supporter events and previews
Abide Coins credited to your member account
Transparent stewardship and contribution records
Community recognition on the contributors list
Recognition and milestone acknowledgements where offered
Major ways to give
Beyond monthly support
Responsible stewardship
Your trust matters more than any milestone.
We're committed to mission-focused, transparent use of every gift. As the Grove's legal and land structure develops, we will communicate clearly about nonprofit status, tax receipts, and financial reporting.
Questions
Frequently asked
What does financial support fund?
Contributions fund milestone progress toward the Abiding Grove — land research, legal structure, infrastructure, community programmes, and necessary operating costs. Free membership remains separate from financial support.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Contribution confirmations do not currently state that contributions are tax-deductible. Tax-status and receipt language will be updated only after the organisation's applicable status and policy are confirmed. Please consult your own tax adviser for personal tax questions.
Can I give a one-time donation instead?
Absolutely. Use the 'One-Time Donation' button below to give without a recurring commitment. Every dollar moves the milestone forward.
Can I cancel recurring support?
Yes. You can manage or cancel recurring support through the Stripe customer portal. Your free church membership remains active.
How are payments processed?
New one-time and recurring support is processed through Stripe-hosted Checkout. Your card information is handled by Stripe and is not stored in this app. Existing Givebutter supporters remain supported during migration.
Is there a refund policy?
Refund requests are handled case by case. See our Donation Policy for details or reach out through the contact page.
Still have questions? Reach out or see our Donation Policy.
Together
Together, we can build a place to abide.
Every member, every dollar, every hour volunteered builds the Grove a little more. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.
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