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August Change for Good Partner: Rogue River Watershed Council
At Ashland Food Co-op, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and sustainable community. Each month, our Change for Good program partners with a local organization to support their mission and amplify their impact. For August, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Rogue River Watershed Council (RRWC).
Who is the Rogue River Watershed Council?
The Rogue River Watershed Council is committed to enhancing the resilience of the Rogue River watersheds through ecological restoration and community engagement. Their mission is to protect and restore the natural ecosystems of the Rogue River, ensuring that both the environment and local communities can thrive amidst the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Current and Upcoming Projects
RRWC is actively involved in several exciting projects aimed at improving water quality, restoring habitats, and ensuring sustainable resource management. Here are a few key initiatives:
Bear Creek River Mile 19 Active construction is underway along the Greenway between Lynn Newbry Park and Wranglers Arena in Talent. This project, which continues until mid-September, focuses on protecting infrastructure, safeguarding drinking water, and restoring fish and wildlife habitats. To learn more about this project, including radio interviews, videos, and greenway accessibility notices, visit the RRWC website.
Little Butte Creek River Mile 16.7 RRWC is collaborating with a private landowner to enhance water quality, improve fish passage, and restore fish and wildlife habitats. Key actions include the placement of large wood structures, recovery of the native riparian forest, and upgrades to irrigation infrastructure. A significant instream action this summer involves installing an irrigation system that eliminates the need for push-up dams, which have historically impeded fish passage and disrupted Chinook Salmon spawning.
Rogue Drinking Water Partnership In addition to their restoration projects, RRWC is a key partner in the Rogue Drinking Water Partnership, an initiative that brings together local drinking water providers and organizations to protect drinking and source water. This past May, during National Drinking Water Week, RRWC partnered with local coffee shops to distribute coffee sleeves highlighting the partnership’s work, raising awareness about the importance of protecting our water resources.
How You Can Support RRWC
As part of our Change for Good program, every time you shop at Ashland Food Co-op this August, you have the opportunity to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar, with the extra amount going directly to support RRWC’s vital work. Your contributions will help fund their ongoing and future projects, ensuring the health and sustainability of the Rogue River watersheds for generations to come.
To learn more about the Rogue River Watershed Council, their projects, and how you can get involved, visit their website.
Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and community. Thank you for supporting Ashland Food Co-op and our Change for Good partner, Rogue River Watershed Council!
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Empowering Our Community: AFC's Community Grants Now Accepting Applications
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, AFC is thrilled to announce the that we are accepting applications for our Community Grants program.
Ashland Food Co-op's Community Grants program is designed to foster meaningful change in the Southern Oregon region. Through these grants, we seek to support projects that align with our mission of promoting local and sustainable food systems, addressing food insecurity, and promoting community engagement.
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July's Change for Good Partner - Maslow Project
Ashland Food Co-op is thrilled to partner with Maslow Project for our Change for Good program! Maslow Project is an incredible organization that works tirelessly to support homeless youth and families in Southern Oregon. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency, and they do this through a range of services including housing assistance, medical care, and educational support.
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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.
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Bicycle Benefits
Here at the Co-op we are on a mission to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable practices within our community.
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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!
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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.
April 2023 Change for Good Partner: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley
From Kristina Lefever, Pollinator Project Rogue Valley President
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March 2023 Change for Good: Klamath Bird Observatory
From Klamath Bird Observatory, March 2023's Change for Good partner:
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Frederick Douglass And Co-ops in 1846
When Douglass Came to Rochdale, England a Slave and Left a Free Man
By David J Thompson
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February's Change for Good partner: OHRA
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:
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January Change for Good Partner: Ashland Food Angels
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December Change for Good Partner: Rogue Action Center
December's Change for Good Partner is
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.
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November Change for Good Partner: Vesper Meadow Education Program
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October Change for Good Partner: AFC Gives Community Fund
October's Change for Good Partner is
AFC Gives Community Fund