Change for Local Non-Profits

City Market previously offered 5 cents back to customers for each bag they reused. In a survey of our members, respondents overwhelmingly agreed that rather than giving this money back to shoppers, we could all have a larger community impact by sharing the change with our local non-profits. Starting July 1, 2011, we began designating a local non-profit to receive the bag refunds each month.

May's Recipient

Mobius is a local non-profit dedicated to creating a culture of mentoring in our communities. They recruit mentors for local youth and provide support for mentoring programs.

Starting in May, Mobius, along with the help of local mentors, will launch a three-month Mentor Ambassador Campaign to feature three extraordinary mentors and their unique mentoring experiences. This campaign will utilize research commissioned by Mobius, and creative work donated by Sp!ke Advertising to encourage new volunteer mentors. This work is funded by a grant from Jane’s Trust.

For more information about becoming a mentor or Mentor Ambassador, contact Marissa Wilkens, Director of Recruitment and Program Support at joinus@mobiusmentors.org.

Past Recipients

• April: Parallel Justice
• March: Linking Learning to Life
• February: Vermont Youth Orchestra
• January: CVOEO’s WARMTH Program
• December: Peace & Justice Center
• November: Vermont Works for Women
• October: Sustainable Schools Project
• September: Vermont Disaster Relief Fund
• August: SEABA (South End Arts & Business Association)
• July: Local Motion