How many members would cover each month?
Long-term care has a monthly cost. See how many people giving a small amount each month it takes to cover it.
Count what insurance and benefits do not cover. A rough number is fine.
Enter a monthly amount of $1 or more.
Fill in any line and the total above updates.
Most members choose a small amount they will not notice.
It would take
60members
giving $25/month to cover $1,500 every month.
- That adds up to $18,000 over a year.
- You ask once. Members keep giving until they pause or cancel.
This is an estimate to help you choose a goal. Card processing fees apply to each gift, and not every member gives the same amount.
Where your members come from
You do not need a big audience. You need a clear ask and a few people willing to pass it on.
Start with your inner circle
Ask the people who already say "let me know how I can help." Your first few members make it easier for everyone after them to say yes.
Share one specific number
"We are looking for 60 people to give $25 a month" is easier to answer than "please help." Use the number from the calculator.
Ask each member to bring one
People trust an invitation from a friend. Ask every new member to share your page with one person who would want to know.
Go where your community gathers
Your school, faith community, workplace, parent groups, and therapy clinic already know your family. Ask someone there to share your page.
Post an update every month
Members stay when they see what their gift made possible. A short update and a photo each month is enough.
Mark the milestones
Thank your members when you reach 10, 25, and 50. Each milestone is a reason to share your page again.
A simple plan for your first month
Four small steps, one each week.
Week one: ask your closest ten
Send a personal message to ten people before you share anywhere else.
Week two: share it widely
Post your page with your number and how many members you already have.
Week three: ask members to invite one
Send your members a short note asking each to pass your page along.
Week four: post your first update
Tell everyone what the first month of support covered.
A message you can make your own
Not sure how to ask? Start with something like this, in your own words.
"As many of you know, [child's name]'s care is ongoing, and so are the costs. We have started a Family Support Fund, and we are looking for [number] people to give [amount] a month. If you are able, you can join here: [your link]. If you cannot, sharing this with one person helps just as much. Thank you for being in our corner."
Ready to find your members?
Start your Family Support Fund and send your first invitation today.