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!
Community Works
Round up this March to support community members fleeing violence! The Community Works Dunn House Shelter provides the only place in our community for victims fleeing violence to go immediately for safe housing. The Dunn House Shelter serves over 250 survivors annually – 65% of those are children.
Community Works brings hope, support, and empowerment to those impacted by violence. They provide safe housing, 24/7 crisis intervention, support groups, and ongoing outreach services.
Funds will be used to support the basic needs of Dunn House Shelter residents. Without access to these basic needs, it is nearly impossible for someone to focus on their healing and the support being offered at the Dunn House, and without access to vital needs it is nearly impossible for someone to become self-sustaining and move from the Dunn House into more stable housing.
The Dunn House Shelter has been providing emergency housing since the 1970’s. Staff provide 24/7 wraparound supportive advocacy services to those fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. Community Works is the only agency in Jackson county that provides these services. Previous Positive Change funds were used to help build fencing and a laundry facility for Community Works transitional living apartment units.
Community Works
Help community members impacted by violence seek support and empowerment this February! Community Works provides advocacy, shelter, support groups, and housing for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. They serve over 3,000 adults and children in person every year, in addition to 7,000 people on their crisis line. They provide wraparound supportive services including: safe housing, 24/7 crisis line, and outreach services with staff in 20 different locations in the community. Community Works brings hope, support, and empowerment to those impacted by violence.
Positive Change funds will be used to support the Dunn House Shelter, the only emergency shelter in Jackson County for those fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking. Over half of those staying in the Dunn House Shelter are children staying with their parent after they have fled abuse. Funds will be used to support their basic needs and provide items to promote self-sustainability for individuals and families to survive and thrive.
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.