Happy National Co-op Month! Every October, co-ops around the nation celebrate and spread awareness about our community-owned, community-centered business model. This year’s theme,“Owning Our Identity,” (National Cooperative Business Association, NCBA CLUSA) encourages us to celebrate and reflect on what makes cooperative businesses unique and resilient. “Guided by a set of shared principles and values—among them democracy, equity and solidarity—co-ops are hardwired for economic and societal transformation.” (NCBA CLUSA) Co-op Month is a great time to invest in your People’s share, enjoy special Co-op events, and encourage others to support People’s.
Invest $30 in your share and get a special gift bag containing goodies from Silver Falls Sustainability Co, Culinary Breeding Network, and People’s!
You can also get the gift if you donate $30+ to our Pay It Forward fund!
The Pay It Forward Membership Fund helps provide free Co-op memberships to community members who cannot afford the investment, as well as support for existing members who cannot afford to keep up with their upcoming member payments. This program is funded by People’s Member-Owners to expand access to Co-op membership benefits, including discounts, patronage dividends, and the ability to participate in the Co-op’s democratic processes.
