Change for Change Program!


Here's how it works...

Each time you shop at River Valley Co-op, a friendly co-op cashier will ask if you'd like to donate to Change for Change. This rounds your bill to the nearest dollar, with all of the change going to one organization in our community each month.

 

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RECIPIENTS:

March Change for Change: Center for New Americans

Our March Change for Change recipient is the Center for New Americans! Center for New Americans (CNA) is a community-based, non-profit adult education center that provides the underserved immigrant, refugee and migrant communities of Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley with education and resources to learn English, become involved community members and obtain tools necessary to maintain economic independence and stability.

CNA's vision for immigrants is that they will acquire the tools to integrate economically and culturally into the community, and become self-sufficient.

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February Change for Change: Valley Community Development

Our February Change for Change recipients is Valley Community Development! Valley Community Development builds social equity by expanding housing and small business opportunities. Since 1988, they have been working on addressing the needs of our community through economic and housing development...

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January Change for Change: Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture [CISA]

Our January Change for Change recipient is Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, also known locally as CISA! CISA strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. They began their work over 25 years ago, and thousands of people in our region have contributed to their success and impact...

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December Change for Change: Friends of Hampshire County Homeless

Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals helps homeless people in Hampshire County live with dignity by providing emergency shelter and related services, creating housing, and advocating for the homeless...

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November Change for Change: Manna Community Kitchen

Manna Community Kitchen, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide hot, nutritious meals to hungry people in the local community in a safe and hospitable setting where guests can find warmth and fellowship and be treated with respect. Manna has an inclusive Board of Directors dedicated to sustaining this effort...

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