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 Retreat
Support community members seeking stability and housing this January! Rogue Retreat provides five different levels of housing and shelter to homeless individuals and families that get the out of survival mode and give them a stable foundation. Rogue Retreat oversees 44 apartments, women's and men's recovery homes, the Kelly Shelter (a year round shelter), Hope Village (the first tiny house village in Southern Oregon), and their newest program – the Temporary Urban Campground. Their case management services have grown to include wrap-around supportive services to help participants transition into permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Rogue Retreat believes in giving homeless a hand up on their journey from homelessness to stability.
Rogue Retreat creates opportunities for the homeless to have HOPE through Housing, Opportunities, Purpose, and Education. Positive Change funds will be used to provide meals for residents at the Kelly Shelter and the Temporary Urban Campground.
To learn more about Rogue Retreat and their programs and services, click the button below.
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.