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!
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley
Help install more pollinator gardens in fire-impacted areas, expand educational programs, and grow more native plants to increase pollinator habitat in the Rogue Valley!
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley inspires, engages, and educates about the ecological importance of native pollinator species and the diverse native plant communities essential for their survival - and ours. They are committed to the creation and restoration of pesticide-free pollinator corridors throughout the Rogue Valley.
PPRV's From Fire to Flowers Pollinator Gardens program works with homeowners and businesses impacted by the Almeda fire to design and plant pollinator gardens to help restore our native ecosystem. Their Habitat Academy and Pollinator Pals programs offer workshops and hands-on learning opportunities for adults and youth on the topics of native pollinators and native plants, and the importance of protecting pollinator populations and their diversity for our food systems and ecosystems. The Growing Pollinator Gardens program engages volunteers and the public in their native plant demonstration garden and propagation nursery. The Rogue Buzzway program, in partnership with Southern Oregon University, maps pollinator landscapes to illustrate and encourage the connectivity that pollinators require to increase their populations and their diversity of species.
Positive Change funds will support the From Fire to Flowers Pollinator Gardens program to install more pollinator gardens for homeowners and businesses impacted by the Almeda Fire; the Growing Pollinator Gardens program to increase the size and scope of the propagation nursery and grow more plants for the community; and the Community Education program to reach more schools and other educational venues.
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 were selected by our owners in the 2024 Annual Election. If you or your organization would like to apply for the 2026 program, please click the button below to complete our application.
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.