The Positive Change program raises money for local non-profit organizations working to better our community. We believe in the power of change and the power of community – Positive Change combines these two beliefs into one powerful program. The Positive Change program is one of the many ways the Co-op fulfills the seventh cooperative principle: Concern for Community.
Next time you check out, say “I’d like to round-up for Positive Change,” and we’ll round-up the total of your purchase to the nearest dollar, or you can donate any desired amount. Each month, the selected non-profit organization receives 100% of the donated funds, plus an additional mini grant from the Co-op (currently $400 each month). Annually, the Board of Directors selects one Positive Change recipient to receive an additional grant from our Cooperative Community Fund. Thank you for contributing to positive change and making a difference in our community!
CASA of Jackson County
Round up this June to help give abused children an effective voice and a mentor!
CASA of Jackson County
Round up in pursuit of safe homes for local children this June! Your donation will help to train and support new CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to advocate for local children.
The mission of CASA of Jackson County is to provide specially trained community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the pursuit of safe and permanent homes. CASA envisions all children and their families living in safety, free of addiction, domestic violence, and poverty so they can engage in our greater community in a healthy way that benefits all.
CASA of Jackson County will use the Positive Change funds to train and support new CASA volunteers to advocate for more than 800 local children annually. Previous Positive Change funds were used to support outreach and training of new volunteer CASAs. CASA had over 250 volunteers in 2020! The average length of service is 48 months and each CASA will serve an average of 3 children each per year. Once they train one CASA, they can serve up to 12 children.
We turn spare change into Positive Change for local non-profits.
The Positive Change program is for organizations seeking direct financial support. Positive Change recipients for 2025 will be selected by our owners in the 2024 Annual Election. If you or your organization would like to be notified when the 2026 application is available this fall, please contact us.
If you are seeking a food or gift card donation, please complete our Donation Request Form.
Spare change really adds up.
A few cents here and there add up to big impacts for our local non-profits.