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:

July Change for Change: Tapestry Health

Tapestry Health has grown over the last four decades to be a leading expert in critical public health issues that impact our community in Western Massachusetts. They provide services to almost 20,000 area residents each year. Their services include sexual and reproductive healthcare, food access and family nutrition, and harm reduction...

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June Change for Change: Austin Miller Award Recipients

This month's Change for Change are The Nolumbeka Project, The International Language Institute, and Riquezas Del Campo. These three organizations will not only receive all Change for Change donations made in June but also the proceeds from this year's Strawberry Ice Cream Social, which returns on June 23rd!

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May Change for Change: Bombyx Center for the Arts & Equity

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is a nonprofit organization established to steward the property at 130 Pine Street, in Florence, Massachusetts—a historic gathering place founded by abolitionists who championed antislavery, gender equity, and religious tolerance. Carrying these values forward, Bombyx serves our community as a venue for transformative arts experiences, spiritual growth, and challenging conversations...

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Earth Month Change for Change: Co+op Forest

In collaboration with National Co+op Grocers, PUR Projet, and the French National Forestry Office, the co-op is working to fund an established farmer training and reforestation project at the Fazenda São Nicolau in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Read to learn more!

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March Change for Change: Therapeutic Equestrian Center

The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (Holyoke, MA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing physical, learning and recreational opportunities through horseback riding lessons to special needs children and adults. These classes are designed to enhance their physical, emotional and social well-being...

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