Shop every Wednesday to support our community
Every month, we donate .5% of our Wednesday sales to an organization nominated and voted on by our member-owners. That organization is also invited to come into Rising Tide and present information and takeaways for the public to be educated and aware of this organization’s efforts within our community.
August’s Partner:
Stepping Stone Housing Inc. provides affordable transitional housing for individuals and families that earn less than a living wage in Lincoln County.
They are a local, volunteer run, grassroots program dedicated to helping those who earn less than a living wage find affordable housing as a “stepping stone” to a better life. They work with their residents on budgeting, planning, and goal setting and direct them to community resources to help them succeed.
2027 nominations are open
One of the fun benefits of being a member-owner of the co-op is that you get to nominate and elect our Co-op for Community Day partners. Last year Rising Tide donated $7,945.04 to these partner organizations!
Do you know a local non-profit that’s doing great work in our community?
Nominations can only be made by Rising Tide member-owners, but you may nominate as many as you’d like! If you are not sure about your ownership status, please contact outreach@risingtide.coop.
Eligible partners must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization, based in Maine, and make a measurable, direct impact on Lincoln County residents. Schools, religious organizations, and political groups are not eligible. Ideally, these organizations will be able to make the most of the opportunity to come into Rising Tide and present information and takeaways for the public to be educated and aware of their efforts within our community.
This year’s partners are Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Healthy Kids, Skidompha Library, Ecumenical Food Pantry, Caring For Kids, Waldoboro Food Pantry, Stepping Stone Housing, Veggies To Table, Blessings In A Backpack – Jefferson Village School, CHIP (Community Housing Improvement Project), and the Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry.
Nominations can be made here or with a paper form in the store through September 7. Voting will then take place during our Annual Election, starting September 11. More info will be coming soon. Thank you for being a dedicated member-owner of Rising Tide Co-op!
