Rounding Up at the Register is a program that gives you the opportunity to give back to your local community every time you shop. You’ll have the option to round up to the nearest dollar when you check out, and the difference will be donated to a local non-profit. You can opt to donate more (up to $20), if you wish. Every month we’ll donate to a different non-profit at each of our seven locations. Plus, we are matching your donations. Meet our December recipients, below.
COLLEGEVILLE: Worthwhile
Worthwhile’s mission is to reach and serve individuals affected by human trafficking. Through a holistic continuum of care, this non-profit provides safe housing, trauma-informed programs, and long-term support designed to help survivors heal and thrive. Their residential program, The Well, offers women a secure and supportive environment as they begin their journey towards recovery and independence. Residents receive individualized care plans, counseling, life-skills training, and mentorship to help them regain confidence. The Worth It program focuses on education, empowerment, and prevention for individuals affected by or at risk of trauma related to exploitation, trafficking, and more. Worthwhile Thrift operates stores across three locations to generate vital funding for programs and provide meaningful employment and skill-building opportunities for survivors, helping them gain financial independence. Every aspect of Worthwhile’s work is rooted in the belief that every person is worthy of freedom, hope, and opportunity.
DOUGLASSVILLE: Safe Berks
Safe Berks is Berks County’s domestic and sexual violence resource center and Safe House. Their dedicated team of trained advocates provide free, life-saving services to all men, women, and children victim/survivors. Services are confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in all languages. Services include a 24-hour hotline and text line, temporary emergency shelter in a secure safe house, in-person or virtual trauma-informed empowerment counseling and support groups. They provide accompaniment and assistance with legal services related to abuse; on-site response at local healthcare facilities, college campuses, and community partner sites; and education and prevention resources. Their mission is to provide a safe haven and support for all survivors through education, advocacy, and a relentless commitment to prevent abuse. They are dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals can be their true selves and feel empowered to stand up to all forms of oppression.
DOWNINGTOWN: Friends Association
Friends Association provides emergency shelter and support services to families experiencing or at risk of experiencing housing insecurity in Chester County. They work with families to empower them as they work towards resiliency, stable housing, and financial independence while connecting families with highly personalized case management, community resources, and skill-building. They operate the only low barrier emergency family shelter in Chester County that keeps families together during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Their Homelessness Prevention Programs combine targeted assistance and a collaborative approach to gaining stability. Housing stabilization services empower families recovering from homelessness to build their ability to maintain permanent housing and focus on the wellbeing of their children. They believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
KIMBERTON: Good Samaritan Services
Good Samaritan Services provides housing and compassionate support for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of housing insecurity, empowering them to move through crisis to long-term stability. Serving 300 neighbors across Chester and Lancaster Counties daily, they rely on the generosity of the community; donations from individuals and organizations make up 98% of their budget. Recently merging with Phoenixville Women’s Outreach, they’ve expanded their reach and deepened support for women in need in our community. They work to empower women to self-sufficiency, stability, and independence by providing a comprehensive transitional housing program, affordable housing, supportive services, advocacy, and education.
MALVERN: A Haven
A Haven supports grieving children, teens, and young adults (ages 3-25) with a family-centered approach. Empowering families to walk through grief together is an important part of supporting a grieving child. Whether it’s talking through concerns or behaviors related to grief, joining a support group, or experiencing a family session, communication and a healthy environment can lessen the burden of grief. All support groups are offered at no cost to families. Their mission is to partner with grieving families by providing grief support, outreach to the community, education, and hope.
OTTSVILLE: Palisades Community Foundation
The Palisades Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, cultural enrichment, and wellness of the youth and community of the six municipalities that comprise the Palisades School District: Bridgeton, Durham, Nockamixon, Springfield, Tinicum, and the Borough of Riegelsville. Their organization supports arts and culture, school scholarships, wellness, and essential needs in the community.
WYOMISSING: Hope Rescue Mission
Hope Rescue Mission supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of over 1,500 individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity in Berks County. They provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, workforce development, and supportive services for those looking to lead a productive life and are in need of the support to do so. Hope Rescue Mission equips guests to rebuild their lives with purpose and independence.
Does your organization make a measurable impact on our local community? To be considered as a recipient of a future donation, please fill out our Rounding Up at the Register Application. Requests for donations made in-store, over social media, or over the phone cannot be accommodated.