The Nonprofit Bag Program is an intentional effort to reaffirm our committment to our core values—supporting Erie, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering education—throughout the year. By focusing on local nonprofits, we ensure that our contributions directly impact and uplift the Erie community. The reusable bag focus aligns with the Co-op's sustainability and environmental stewardship goals.
How It Works
Each month we will feature a new bag with a unique design which represents the mission and values of the selected nonprofit. We are selling the bags for $10 and donating 5 of those dollars to the nonprofit represented by the bag you purchase. We will have featured in-store displays sharing information about the organizations.
Seasonal Launches
Fall Launch: Celebrating Heritage and Health
- September: Erie Latino Leadership Organization (ELLA)
- October: Linked By Pink
- November: Native American Community Services (NACS)
Winter Launch: Empowerment and Equality
- December: Multicultural Community Resource Center (MCRC)
- January: Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network (SSJNN)
- February: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center (MLK Center)
Spring Launch: Growth and Well-being
- March: Erie Women's Empowerment (EWE)
- April: Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF)
- May: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Summer Launch: Diversity and Education
- June: Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE)
- July: Barber National Institute
- August: Perseus House
