Create Positive Change
Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a huge impact — to the tune of over $10,000 each month for our Positive Change recipients!
Mission:
The Sanneh Foundation (Sanneh) is a St. Paul-based nonprofit whose mission is to empower youth by supporting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support; improve lives by providing youth programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development; and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community wellbeing.
Background: Since 2011, Sanneh has designed and delivered programs for youth, ages of 6 to 18, throughout the Twin Cities Metro with a focus on serving youth of color in urban settings. Sanneh seeks to close the health equity gap through action on the social determinants of health by using a safe settings approach with the following entry points for change: 1) physical exercise and nutrition education; 2) social and emotional skills development; 3) workplace skills development; 4) income through employment.
What the donations will be used for:
April Positive Change donations will support the food distribution program which supports over 1000 individuals every week in our store neighborhoods in Frogtown and the East Side of St Paul.
For more information:
Please visit: thesannehfoundation.org