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January 2025
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Tim Lydon, co-founder of Harmony Dog Rescue, works to make sure no dog is left behind.
Round Up to support local non-profits
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he East End Food Co-op’s annual Register Round Up program is back, offering a simple yet impactful way to support local non-profits that make a difference in our community. Since its inception in April 2013, this initiative has empowered Co-op shoppers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the extra change directly benefiting a curated list of local organizations. Over the years, this program has raised substantial funds for causes close to our hearts. This year, we’re proud to spotlight eight remarkable organizations that will benefit from your generosity in 2025. Each one brings unique contributions to our community, serving a diverse range of needs.
Harmony Dog Rescue provides safe homes for dogs whose owners are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, medical emergencies, or drug and alcohol rehabilitation. They work to make sure dogs are not left behind and to ultimately reunite them with their people. National Opera House’s mission is to restore the building and legacy of 7101 Apple Street, home of the first black Opera Company in America. Restoration plans honor the historic structure, nature, and feel of the facility while creating a functional building for Opera House planned activities and programming. Pittsburgh Struggling Student Association’s mission is to ensure that school works for all students in the www.eastendfood.coop
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Pittsburgh Public Schools so that the racial achievement gap disappears, all students achieve at high levels, and 100% of high school students graduate ready for college and career. Allegheny CleanWays’ mission is to engage and empower people to eliminate illegal dumping and littering in Allegheny County. They have been instrumental in engaging and partnering with community groups to remove more than 5.4 million pounds of debris. Bird Lab is a Pittsburgh-based 501c(3) nonprofit that conducts research, public outreach and community education about birds and our human impact on the stunning but declining diversity of resident and migrant birds of Western Pennsylvania. Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (PPCC) is a group of clinicians, healthcare professionals, social workers, parents and community members committed to improving access to quality pediatric palliative and hospice care for children and families. SisTers PGH is a black and trans-led nonprofit organization that serves the transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylvania. They provide holistic, supportive services, including: housing, rent/utility support, emergency shelter, and a drop-in center for trans youth, adults, and seniors. Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas helps to support birthing persons and their loved ones who are experiencing pregnancy or newborn loss by providing compassionate guidance through the process of birth, meeting a baby for the first time, making the time together meaningful, and saying goodbye. Support is offered at no cost to families. To donate to these charities, simply ask your cashier to “round up” at the register when you shop at the Co-op.
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