Round Up for Your Community
We invite you to donate your change to worthy causes in the community.
How does it work? When you make a purchase at the register and the total amount is something like $7.38 you can choose to round up and pay an even $8.00. The extra $0.62 will be donated to the organization we’re supporting that month. Your small change can make a big difference.
We’re proud to have raised $25,566.74 for local organizations in 2025. Thank you for your help in making this year’s Change For Good round-up donations a success.
Applications for 2027 Are Open!
February Recipient: Bagaduce River Equine Rescue
“Bagaduce River Equine Rescues mission is to provide food, shelter, farrier and veterinary care to horses and donkeys in need. We rehabilitate and, when possible, find knowledgeable homes. In the event the right home can not be found, the horse or donkey will live out their lives in our sanctuary herd. Education and Community support for our equine neighbors are a high priority.”
Time left to Round up for this Recipient:
January
“Community Compass facilitates cooperation among community service organizations to connect children and families in the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington region with resources that will assist them to break the cycle of poverty and to improve their life circumstances.”
Total Raised: $2,278.31
February
“The mission of the Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon is to educate and engage the people of Hancock County, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of local communities and their natural environment.”
Total Raised: $2,607.22
March
“Bagaduce River Equine Rescues mission is to provide food, shelter, farrier and veterinary care to horses and donkeys in need. We rehabilitate and, when possible, find knowledgeable homes. In the event the right home can not be found, the horse or donkey will live out their lives in our sanctuary herd. Education and Community support for our equine neighbors are a high priority.”
Total Raised: TBA
April
“The mission of AMHC Sexual Assault Services is to promote healing and justice to all who are affected by sexual violence through advocacy, education, and prevention.”
Total Raised: TBA
May
Island Heritage Trust contributes to the well-being of the island community by conserving its distinctive landscapes and natural resources, maintaining public access to valued trails, shoreline and islands, and by providing educational programming for all ages.”
Total Raised: TBA
June
“The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA) is a collective of Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, LGBTQQIA+ kin, Elders, Knowledge Carriers, youth and allies from Wabanaki territory and across Turtle Island. We advocate for and celebrate 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities through relationship-building, 2S-led research, and community-led initiatives.”
Total Raised: TBA
July
“Farm to Neighbor’s mission is to expand local food access to vulnerable people, support underserved and BIPOC farmers, and contribute to a resilient agricultural economy and community. The Farm to Neighbor distribution partners represent diverse farming community stakeholders that are committed to working collaboratively to inform a Statewide lens on equitable and culturally important local food access in Maine.”
Total Raised: TBA
August
“To lead in conserving land, water, and wildlife habitat on the greater Blue Hill Peninsula. To teach and practice a stewardship ethic. To promote ecological, economic, and community health for this and future generations.”
Total Raised: TBA
September
“The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) addresses immediate hunger needs while building long term system change through Maine Harvest Bucks. Founded by farmers in 1991, MFFM brings more than $1.5 million in direct sales to Maine farmers and producers through voucher programs that help SNAP shoppers stretch limited budgets, provide extra produce to seniors, and sustain our local farms.”
Total Raised: TBA
October
Island Heating Assistance
“This non-profit is overseen by the Sunset Congregation Pastor Kim. It provides heating oil for those who can’t afford it.”
Total Raised: TBA
November
“Our mission is to revitalize and strengthen the Passamaquoddy language by creating spaces where speakers and learners can speak, learn, and carry the language forward together through documentation, training, immersion, research, and innovation.”
Total Raised: TBA
December
“The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is a broad-based community that supports farmers, empowers people to feed their communities, and advocates for an organic future. Our vision is a future where local organic farming nourishes all people, and sustains thriving ecosystems, healthy communities, and fair economies.”
Total Raised: TBD
2025's Recipients and Totals
We’re proud to have raised $25,566.74 for local organizations in 2025.
Thank you for your help in making last year’s Change For Good round-up donations a success.
Don’t forget to round-up at the register this year for the 2026 recipients.
JANUARY – MANO EN MANO
Total Raised: $1,472.37
FEBRUARY – THE GATHERING
Total Raised: $1,386.28
MARCH – JONATHAN FISHER HOUSE
Total Raised: $1,381.45
APRIL – REVERSING FALLS
Total Raised: $1,406.11
MAY – SHAW INSTITUTE
Total Raised: $2,126.79
JUNE – FRIEND MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Total Raised: $2,171.11
JULY – SEDGWICK-BROOKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Total Raised: $2,968.64
AUGUST – FLOWERS FOR NEIGHBORS PROJECT
Total Raised: $3,173.45
SEPTEMBER – CHASE EMERSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Total Raised: $2,465.77
OCTOBER – NEXTSTEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
Total Raised: $2,868.86
NOVEMBER – NIBEZUN
Total Raised: $2,172.28
DECEMBER – BAGADUCE MUSIC
Total Raised: $1,973.63
2024's Recipients and Totals
We’re proud to have raised $20,554.93 for local organizations in 2024.
JANUARY – CRITTERVILLE WILDLIFE
Total Raised: $881.53
FEBRUARY – NICHOLS DAY CAMP
Total Raised: $898.34
MARCH – WERU FM
Total Raised: $1,154.43
APRIL – ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
Total Raised: $816.41
MAY – HEALTHY PENINSULA
Total Raised: $1,311.06
JUNE – THE SIMMERING POT
Total Raised: $2,416.43
JULY – POP, POWDER OF PRODUCE
Total Raised: $3,779.90
AUGUST – FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE
Total Raised: $1,910.47
SEPTEMBER – BROOKLIN FOOD CORPS
Total Raised: $1,965.74
OCTOBER – YOUR PLACE
Total Raised: $1,917.01
NOVEMBER – DOWNEAST WOOD BANK
Total Raised: $1,961.13
DECEMBER – GREAT POND MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION TRUST
Total Raised: $1,542.48
2023's Recipients and Totals
We’re proud to have raised $21,811.74 for local organizations in 2023.
JANUARY – BHCS BOOSTERS CLUB
Total Raised: $1,252.09
FEBRUARY – LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRY
Total Raised: $1,764.24
MARCH – HEALTH EQUITY ALLIANCE
Total Raised: $1,930.44
APRIL – STONINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Total Raised: $1,937.67
MAY – SURRY BACKPACK PROGRAM
Total Raised: $1,939.22
JUNE – BIRDSACRE STANWOOD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Total Raised: $2,658.96
JULY – NATIVE GARDENS OF BLUE HILL
Total Raised: $2,448.71
AUGUST – COYOTE CENTER
Total Raised: $2,153.97
SEPTEMBER – DOWNEAST RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Total Raised: $1,932.37
OCTOBER – MARINE MAMMALS OF MAINE
Total Raised: $1,539.57
NOVEMBER – WABANAKI ALLIANCE
Total Raised: $1,340.97
DECEMBER FAMILIES FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER
Total Raised: $913.53