◆ The 3% Initiative

Free access for the households who most need it.

Holon's 3% Initiative funds a Vitality membership and Site Conversation for households for whom paid membership is out of reach. It is funded by paying members and direct donations. Application is open year-round; we review on a rolling basis and respond within two weeks.

Why a 3% Initiative?

The 3% Initiative

Why a 3% Initiative?

If a vitality yard is genuinely a piece of public health infrastructure, then access to it cannot depend on income. The 3% Initiative closes that gap. Every Grove and Habitat member, and every direct donor, funds the access of a 3% Companion. It is the structural reason Holon is a non-profit.

Who is this for

We aim for fairness over speed. The criteria below let us spread access to the households where it does the most ecological + community good. None of these are absolute disqualifiers; each is one input to a holistic review.

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How it works

Apply

Fill out the form below. Honest answers help us match you well.

Review

Our team reviews on a rolling basis. We respond within two weeks, regardless of outcome.

Site Conversation

If accepted, we visit your yard, listen, and leave you with a clear plan. No charge.

Begin stewardship

Your free Vitality Membership begins. Bi-weekly seeding, weekly visits, full Portal access. Same as a paid member.

Apply for 3% access

All fields are confidential and used only to evaluate your application. We do not share applicant data with third parties. Submissions are processed by Holon Foundation under our Privacy Policy.

About youFull nameEmail addressPhone number (optional)

About the propertyProperty street address

CityZIP code

Are you the homeowner?

How many years have you lived at this address?How many more years do you expect to live here?

Approximate front-yard sizeCurrent state of the yard (lawn, mostly bare, some plantings, etc.)

Household contextHousehold size (number of people)Household income rangeIf you have a financial hardship not captured above (medical, job loss, recent move), describe briefly. Optional.

Your intentWhat you hope to do with the yard, and why now (200-500 words)How did you hear about Holon?

Your attestationI attest that the information above is truthful and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that materially false statements may result in disqualification.I commit to engaging in the stewardship practice as a Vitality Member: hosting bi-weekly seeding visits, attending periodic Custode walks, and maintaining the agreed-upon yard transitions.I understand that the services Holon provides through this Program have a fair-market value. I am applying because paid membership is currently not feasible for my household. I do not intend to resell, transfer, or commercialize the services or materials provided.I understand that Holon reviews applications based on need and program fit, not first-come-first-served. Acceptance is at Holon's sole discretion.I consent to Holon contacting me about my application by email or phone, and to processing of my personal data per the Privacy Policy.

Compliance + privacy

Holon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The 3% Initiative is a charitable activity offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or family status. Application data is used only to evaluate program fit. Records are retained per IRS requirements. Read the full Privacy Policy.