Community Organizer Questions

What is the timeline for the transition?

Annoucements to our community are begining November 4th and a series of emails will be going out to help answer questions and allow members to opt in to KnoWEwell membership. During November and December the National Team will be working with KnoWEwell to transfer our materials and online resources which will be maintained for the next 25 years by KnoWEwell. HMN will dissolve as a non-profit at the end of 2024.

How is this being communicated to our members?

We announced the change on 11/4 and will continue to send out emails through the end of the year. Our current schedule for eblasts is: 11/13, 11/19, 11/25, 12/6, 12/10, 12/14 and 12/19. We announced publicly on social media on 11/11 and will continue to post periodically there as well

Will my chapter be able to keep holding gatherings?

Chapters may continue to meet locally as an HMN non-profit chapter through the end of 2024. Starting in 2025 Chapters can continue to meet using their HMN name and utilizing the KnoWEwell online platform.

Will chapters be able to continue to have a Frontier Group

Frontier Co-op is not tied to HMN's EIN but is run by individuals as a benefit to chapter members. Chapters may continue their Frontier groups, change who is coordinating them, open them up to more people, etc. Please note that if your chapters Frontier group is connected with an HMN chapter email you should change that to a different email ASAP!

Will my chapter still have non profit status?

When HMN dissolves at the end of 2024, chapters will lose their non-profit status.

Will my chapter have any funding?

HMN will connect with chapters regarding funding for the remainder of 2024. Beginning in 2025 chapter groups that want to continue to meet in person locally will not have funding provided from KnoWEwell.

Will the chapter Email/FB Group/Google Group/IG still exist? Can we take over those assets?

Chapter FB pages and groups will be available through the end of 2024 and then run by KnoWEwell until they are archived. Chapter emails will be ported to KnoWEwell's system. Members who have opted into KnoWEwell should be able to access an online community to connect with other members.

What happens when a new volunteer joins a chapter or wants to start a new chapter? Do they receive the same benefits from KnoWEwell as current volunteers?

KnoWEwell will have a sign up form for volunteers to indicate their interest to start a new chapter or get involved with a current chapter and that would start the process for the volunteer to get Community Organizer benefits and access to the KnoWEwell Controller membership. As long as you continue to volunteer as a Community Organizer you will receive a free Controller KnoWEwell membership.

What are the requirements to remain in good standing as a volunteer with KnoWEwell?

There are no Monthly Gathering Reports, Expense Reports, or required monthly gatherings. We expect it to be a lot more flexible, but will confirm if there are any requirements. The goal is to continue to have a space for our local communities to connect online and in person.

If a member does not opt-in to KnoWEwell for financial or other reasons can they still attend local chapter gatherings?

This would be a personal choice for community organizers. We suggest emphasizing to those that attend that KnoWEwell is different than a social media site and that there are benefits of the KnoWEwell platform outside of HMN. We also believe in the power of a cohesive community, and the legacy community that will be HMN. Please note that following the free KnoWEwell membership members can renew at a lower rate than the Pathfinder Membership.

If I am a volunteer and also a practitioner which membership from KnoWEwell should I receive?

All practitioners will receive a Bronze Level Practitioner membership. We will note in our data to KnoWEwell if there are practitioners who are also volunteers to ensure that they get access to the tools they need to help support their local communities.

Member Questions

Will my chapter continue to meet locally?

Through the end of 2024 chapters may continue to meet locally as usual. Starting in 2025 HMN chapters will be part of KnoWEwell and can continue meeting in person and connect online via KnoWEwell! Contact your community organizers to learn about plans for your chapter.

How can I connect with other HMN members after the transition?

After the transition, at the beginning of 2025, KnoWEwell will establish online communities for members to join and connect online. There will be a national HMN community similar to our national FB group as well as individual communities for each established chapter in one space within the KnoWEwell online hub. All KnoWEwell members can access any online community so you can interact with multiple local chapters if you wish.

Will my chapter FB group/google group/Band be available after the transition?

Chapter FB pages and groups will be available through the end of 2024 and then archived. At this time members who have opted into KnoWEwell should be able to access a new chat feature on their platform to connect with other members.

Will my other HMN benefits still be available after the transition?

All HMN national benefits such as Fullscript, Mabel's Labels, and access to the online Homeopathy Course will discontinue when HMN dissolves at the end of 2024. We suggest you utilize these membership benefits through the end of 2024. Many chapters have Frontier Co-ops which are coordinated by one or more members. These groups are not attached to HMN directly and can continue as is, shift who is managing it, open it up to more people, etc. Please contact your Frontier coordinator for more information. There are KnoWEwell membership benefits that you can check here .

If I opt-in to KnoWEwell what do I receive?

All HMN current members will be given a KnoWEwell Pathfinder Membership ($119 annual value) . Community Organizers will be offered a KnoWEwell Individual Controller Membership at no cost ($360 value). See all benefits and learn more about KnoWEwell here

What happens if I don't opt in to to KnoWEwell membership?

If you choose not to opt in to KnoWEwell membership then when HMN dissolves at the end of 2024 your membership will lapse.

What happens after my first KnoWEwell membership lapses?

All current members who opt-in to KnoWEwell will receive a membership through the end of 2025 or the year in which their HMN membership would have lapsed. After your initial KnoWEwell membership lapses, you can renew your KnoWEwell membership at any level (current levels are Explorer $4.99/mo, Pathfinder $9.99/mo or Controller $29.99/month) and continue to access their HMN community as well as other KnoWEwell benefits.

Can HMN members join KnoWEwell without an active chapter?

Yes anyone can join KnoWEwell and then connect with any HMN community within the online hub.

Can I get a refund for my remaining membership if I don't want to join KnoWEwell?

From our membership registration form it states: As membership serves as a contribution to our non-profit organization, membership fees are non-refundable. Once payment is received and processed, there will be no refunds due to Chapter closings, financial hardship, or similar circumstances.

Who can I contact with questions about this transition?

Through the end 2024 please email any questions to Andria and Gretchen at membership@holisticmoms.org. Following the dissolution of HMN in 2025 and going forward you can reach out with questions to KnoWEwell at their Help Center 24/7 https://help.knowewell.com/portal/en/homeor by phone Monday-Friday 9am-5pm ET 1-855-593-9355

Will HMN member's information be sold?

No, we are not and never will sell our HMN members information. If you opt-in to KnoWEwell membership they will receive your name, email and membership level. They will not receive any other information from our HMN database.

KnoWEwell Questions

What is KnoWEwell?

KnoWEwell's mission is to transform healthcare by inspiring and empowering individuals with today's Regenerative Whole Health™ knowledge, resources, and community to proactively prevent harm, address chronic diseases, and create WELLthier Living for you, your family, humanity, and our planet. KnoWEwell members connect on their online Regenerative Whole Health Hub where they can learn from thought leading practitioners, providers, and organizations. access evidence-based resources, live and on-demand courses, practitioner healing programs, and vetted and curated multimedia content in 100+ topic groups. Members can connect with legacy friends in the HMN Community and search for HMN and other events and webinars by providers, experts, nonprofits, and ventures while making meaningful best-matched connections with other like-minded individuals and practitioners through your health journey.

How do I opt into KnoWEwell?

Current members can opt in to KnoWEwell by completing our quick form . Anyone who would like to take advantage of the new KnoWEwell benefits and registers for HMN ($45 donation) before the end of 2024 can opt in to a 2025 KnoWEwell Pathfinder membership benefit ($119 annual value) on their registration form. Anyone on the HMN mailing list who is not a current HMN member can also choose to sign up for a monthly newsletter and complimentary free "starter" membership at KnoWEwell here .

What does the KnoWEwell membership include?

All HMN current members will be given a KnoWEwell Pathfinder Membership ($119 annual value) . Community Organizers will be offered a KnoWEwell Individual Controller Membership at no cost ($360 value). See all benefits and learn more about KnoWEwell here Members who are practitioners are being offered a Bronze Level Practitioner Membership ($300 annual value) See all benefits and learn more about KnoWEwell here

How long will my KnoWEwell membership last?

Your KnoWEwell membership will last through the end of 2025, unless your HMN membership lapses in 2026 or beyond. For those members with multiyear memberships your KnoWEwell membership will continue until the end of the year your HMN membership would have lapsed.

How do I access KnoWEwell?

KnoWEwell is an online community. Members who opt in will receive an email from KnoWEwell to create their account. Further instructions will be provided to you as to how to access the HMN community within KnoWEwell.