# Donate

Ellie is an [open-source project][toastielab], and we rely on your help to develop the bot, pay hosting fees, maintain our website and more.
Donations go a long way in helping us keep the project alive, and we appreciate every single one of them.

## Perks

Donating to us also gives you the following benefits:

- A hoisted **Patron** role in [Ellie Discord server][discord-server]
- Access to exclusive **#donator-general** text and voice channels
- **3000 candy** on the public bot per dollar donated (after fees)

## Patreon

You can set up a monthly pledge on [Patreon][patreon] and support the project's growth, and also get candy rewards for every month you donate!

!!! Note
    Connect your Discord account on Patreon to receive your candy automatically

[![img][patreon-button]][patreon]

## PayPal

You can also donate to us through [PayPal][paypal] for one-time donations using the button below, or by donating to `toastie@dragonschildstudios.com`.

!!! Note
    Mention your Discord username or user id in the payment note to receive candy rewards.

[![img][paypal-button]][paypal]

[toastielab]: https://toastielab.dev/EllieBotDevs/elliebot
[discord-server]: https://discord.nadeko.bot/
[patreon]: https://www.patreon.com/elliebot
[patreon-button]: ./assets/patreon.png
[paypal]: https://paypal.me/toastie_t0ast
[paypal-button]: ./assets/paypal.png