Sliding Scale

have the ability to comfortably meet all of your basic needs

belong to a sponsoring organization or are employed full-time

have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money

travel recreationally

have access to family money and resources in times of need

work part-time by choice

own the home you live in

have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.)

have difficulty covering basic expenses

are supporting children or have other dependents

have significant debt

have medical expenses not covered by insurance

are an elder with limited financial support

are an unpaid community organizer

have unstable housing and/or limited access to reliable transportation

have not taken a vacation or time off due to the financial burden