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!
Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County
Help provide lifesaving interventions and safety for children in our community who experience abuse, sexual assault, or witness violent crimes.
The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center is to meet the needs of children and families in our community by providing a community-based, child-focused center that facilitates a compassionate multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, treatment, identification, and prosecution of child abuse. They provide forensic interviews, medical evaluations and care, therapy interventions, advocacy and support for children up to 18 who have experienced abuse or witnessed violent crimes.
There is a correlation between chronic medical and social conditions over the span of the lifetime and childhood trauma like abuse. Those who experience abuse, if left unresolved and untreated, are likely to develop a number of chronic health conditions like obesity, substance abuse, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, suicide ideation and completion, and many others according to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study. CACJC's method of intervention is proven to be highly effective in mitigating these outcomes for the children they serve.
Positive Change funds will be used to support the provision of therapy, forensic interviews, medical services, advocacy, and support services.
The Children’s Advocacy Center
Help provide services, support, and advocacy for children in Jackson County who have experienced abuse or witnessed violent crimes. The Children’s Advocacy Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to meet the needs of children and families in our community by providing a community-based, child-focused center that facilitates a compassionate approach to prevention, treatment, identification, and prosecution of child abuse. They provide forensic interviews, forensic medical evaluations and treatment, therapy services and support, and advocacy for children up to 18 who have experienced abuse or witnessed violent crimes.
Positive Change funds will be used to support direct service programs. All services are provided at no charge to the families. These funds are vital in helping the organization provide safe, comfortable environments and highly skilled staff to serve the children in their programs.
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.