March/April Give Where You Live Partner
The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.SInce opening the doors in Kentucky in 1975, The Nature Conservancy has protected almost 45,000 acres of diverse habitat throughout the state. During this time, they also conserved more than 100,000 acres of additional lands and water in partnership with corporations, government agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners.
Thanks to our generous shoppers, Good Foods Market & Café donated $826.63 to Central Kentucky Radio Eye, our January/February Give Where You Live Partner.
As part of our commitment to the community, Good Foods Market & Café partners with a local nonprofit organization for a two month period to raise money for and awareness of the group's work in the community. The Give Where You Live program is designed for organizations which promote social change in the areas of peace, human rights, and human needs. Good Foods donates 10 cents per transaction with a reusable bag to the Give Where You Live Partner. Donations made by shoppers at the register are matched with 25% of the total amount collected and presented to the organization.
Give Where You Live Program
What is the Give Where You Live Program?As part of our commitment to our community, Good Foods Market & Café partners with a local nonprofit organization for a two month period to raise money for and awareness of the group's work in the community
How does Good Foods Market & Café support the organization?
Education:
• Signs at the registers.
• Information on Good Foods website.
• Information in our monthly e-newsletter.
• Press release.
Dollars:
• Donations by shoppers at the register.
• Good Foods will donate 10¢ per transaction with a reusable bag(s) to the Give Where You Live partner.
• At month’s end, Good Foods will add 25% to the total amount donated from shoppers and present it to the organization.
Who is eligible?
Local organizations with a 501C3 nonprofit status. Organizations are eligible to apply for the program every two years.
We are looking for organizations that provide these services:
• Food for people in need.
• Education on self-sufficiency and improved lifestyles.
• Education on environmental issues and concerns, or to assist in clean up or preservation of the environment.
• Educational programs for youth.
• Supportive services or emergency shelter of those in need.
• Promote social change in the areas of peace, human rights and human needs.
Contact: Ann Marx, Owner Services Director, 278-1813, ext. 244 or annm@goodfoods.coop.
Give Where You Live Application Form