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The Co-op's commitment to our community goes beyond good food. Supporting the local community through charitable giving, store donations and special events is very important to the Co-op. We host and sponsor local events big and small, emphasizing agriculture, the arts, athletics and education. The Co-operative Community Fund is the charitable arm of the Co-op.

 
Mission Statement

The Cooperative Community Fund is a permanent endowment established and directed by members of the North Coast Cooperative, which awards grants to support projects and the work of community organizations in Humboldt County. Through collaborative grant making the Fund seeks to strengthen the community by emphasizing projects and activities, which promote democratic cooperative principles, community development and food security.


Part of being a cooperative business means we are committed to our community and each store has a budget for donations. We are happy to consider requests for donations and sponsorships from any local, non-profit group or event. Please submit your request in writing and leave at Customer Service in either store or fax to (707) 826-8666 or email to Bella Waters. Please submit your requests as far in advance as possible; two weeks is best for donations. A typical donation is a $20 gift certificate that can be used as an auction item or used to purchase food or other products. Sponsorships are reviewed monthly for events that are three to four months out, so please plan accordingly. We donate to as many groups as possible on a first come first served basis, but funds are limited.

About the CCF
The Co-op established a fund in 1990 to provide financial support to the agricultural, artistic, athletic and educational endeavors of the local community. The Fund is administered through Humboldt Area Foundation. The goal was to build the Fund until the interest alone covers 100% of the Co-op's annual community donations.

The Fund started with a modest $1,000, but thanks to contributions over the years -- especially from Co-op owners -- the Fund has increased to a little over $600,000. For more information, contact Bella Waters, CCF Liaison at (707) 826-8670 ext. 135.

How is CCF Funded?
Contributions to CCF come from a variety of sources, such as tax deductible cash donations sent directly to CCF, (c/o Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA 95524), paper bag charges at the register and donations made at the register through the Community Round Up program (ask your cashier to Round Up your total for CCF).

Of course, you are always welcome to write a check to the Cooperative Community Fund at PO Box 750, Arcata, CA 95518.

How does CCF support the Community?
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CCF is a collection of funds where the fund’s appreciation/earnings are gifted to local non-profit organizations annually through a granting process. Co-op employees, members, and shoppers for the past 21 years have given donations directly to CCF to build the endowment, which in turn enables the Fund to underwrite local projects. The funds are distributed as grant awards and special community projects each year.

In developing the grant program, CCF’s goal was to award projects that fulfill its mission. CCF’s Mission Statement reads:

"The Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) is a permanent endowment established and directed by members of the North Coast Cooperative, which awards grants to support projects and the work of community organizations in Humboldt County. Through collaborative grant making the Fund seeks to strengthen the community by emphasizing projects and activities that promote democratic cooperative principles, community development and food security.”

Organizations that received grant awards 2011-2012:

$2,000
Food for People

Homebound Delivery Program
$ 2,000
Arcata House

Emergency Food Pantry
$ 2,000
Bridgeville Community Center
Weekend Food Program
$ 2,000
Eureka City Schools Marshall Family
Resource Center
Food Closet
$ 2,000
Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Nutrition Program
$ 2,000
Healy Senior Center of Southern Humboldt
Meals on Wheels
$ 1,000
Orick Community Resource Center
Food Pantry
$1,000
Rio Dell School District
Backpack Program
$500
Northern California Indian Development Council
Northwest Intertribal Gathering & Elders Dinner
$500 Hydesville School Garden Club
$500 McKinleyville Family Resource Center Children’s Experiential Garden
$500 Rio Dell Community Garden Group Rototiller
$16,000
Total

CCF Reporting Form for 2011-2012 (PDF)

The deadline to apply for 2012 is October 1. Check back in August for Granting Guidelines.

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Community Round Up Program

Your small change can make a big difference for our community! You can now round up your purchase to the nearest dollar and we’ll donate the difference to CCF.

CCF is an endowment fund through the Humboldt Area Foundation that makes grants to community non-profits with a focus on projects and activities that promote democratic cooperative principles, community development and food security.

The independent, community based CCF gifting committee allocates funds through an annual application process each fall. Please contact Bella Waters with questions at (707) 826-8670 ext. 135.

The deadline to apply for 2011 is October 1. Check back in August for Granting Guidelines.

 

 

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