June 2023 Change for Good Partner: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

The Ashland Food Co-op is teaming up with the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (SOLC) as its Change for Good partner for this month. This collaboration aims to support SOLC's mission of conserving Southern Oregon's natural landscapes and habitats.

SOLC is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to protecting the region's land and water resources since 1976. They work to preserve the quality of life in Southern Oregon by protecting working farms, forests, and other important natural areas. SOLC has conserved over 26,000 acres of land in the region, including 30 miles of river and stream habitats.

Some of SOLC's current projects include working on Federally Endangered species protection such as the vernal pool fairy shrimp, further conservation in the Cascade foothills and upper Bear Creek in the Ashland viewpoint.

The Ashland Food Co-op's Change for Good program allows customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the difference going to the monthly partner organization.

By supporting the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, the Ashland Food Co-op is helping to preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. Together, they are making a positive impact on the environment and the future of Southern Oregon.

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May 2023 Change for Good Partner: Talent Maker City

Talent Maker City's mission is to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.) They have a bustling Makerspace facility, brimming with creative energy in downtown Talent offering hands-on STEAM-based workshops and programming for curious minds of all ages!

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

We're always learning and growing here at the Co-op and with the approach of Cinco de Mayo we thought we would share a (very) brief history lesson and some thoughts on celebrating this holiday here in the United States.

February's Change for Good partner: OHRA

 

OHRA logo

OHRA helps low-income people build better lives through access to social service resources. By helping
people move from crisis to stability, OHRA builds more capable individuals, stronger families, and a
better community. We have three core programs:

December Change for Good Partner: Rogue Action Center

December's Change for Good Partner is

Rogue Action Center

Rogue Action Center

The Rogue Action Center (RAC) builds organizing infrastructure, leaders, and community power for a just, inclusive, and sustainable Southern Oregon for everyone.

September Change for Good Partner: Truth to Power

September's Change for Good Partner is

Truth to Power

Truth to Power

Truth to Power cultivates teen activism and community participation through social justice podcasts and transformative projects.