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!
Rogue Climate
Support clean energy solutions and Rogue Climate's youth internship program!
Rogue Climate's mission is to empower Southern Oregon communities most impacted by climate change, including low-income, rural, youth, seniors, and communities of color, to win climate justice by organizing for clean energy, sustainable jobs, and a healthy environment.
Rogue Climate's programs and campaigns are focused on energy justice, stopping new fossil fuels, community resilience, and youth leadership development. They do this work through leadership development, political education, fostering conversations, and campaigns for policies that benefit our communities over the special interests of the largest corporations. Last year, Rogue Climate:
Passed Oregon’s Emergency Heat Relief Bill with statewide partners to invest millions into air conditioning, air filters, and cooling centers for low-income Oregonians.
Supported monthly supply and resource navigation pop-ups for Almeda fire survivors alongside the Rogue Action Center and other partners.
Advocated to ensure the bills their coalition passed in 2021 through the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity Campaign were implemented with equity at the forefront.
Trained 16 youth through their Organizing Internship and supported the Rogue Climate Action Youth Team to launch an electrification campaign.
Coordinated the installation of 50+ energy saving ductless heat pumps in Klamath County.
Hosted community conversations to learn more about local priorities regarding Floating Offshore Wind proposals for the South Coast.
Celebrated the ultimate defeat of Jordan Cove LNG.
Thanks to the work of our communities over the last 10 years, Rogue Climate has become one of the leading climate justice organizations in Oregon. From stopping Jordan Cove LNG, to passing one of the strongest clean energy bills in the country, to supporting our community in the aftermath of the Almeda Fire.
Rogue Climate will be organizing to stop the newly proposed GTN XPress pipeline expansion project, ensuring our communities are better prepared for the impacts of climate change through the development of resilience hubs, and supporting local campaigns to transition away from methane gas and towards electrifying our homes and businesses. They will also be developing a program to address community concerns regarding climate change impacts on water access.
Positive Change funds will be used to support youth leadership development programs including bi-annual internship programs to empower youth to take action on climate justice within their communities. The internship is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of climate leaders and community organizers, especially those most impacted by climate change.
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.