About
the CCF
The Co-op established a fund in 1990 to provide financial support
to the agricultural, artistic, athletic and educational endeavors
of the local community. The Fund is administered through Humboldt
Area Foundation. The goal was to build the Fund until the interest
alone covers 100% of the Co-op's annual community donations.
The Fund started with a modest $1,000, but thanks to contributions over the years -- especially from Co-op owners -- the Fund has increased to a collection of six funds totaling a little over $600,000. The funds grew thanks to the generosity of the Co-op members, employees, and shoppers. For more information, contact Melanie Bettenhausen, CCF Liaison at 826-8670 #132.
How is CCF Funded?
Contributions to CCF come from a variety of sources, such as tax deductible cash donations sent directly to CCF, (c/o Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA 95524), automatic 1% member contributions, and donations through the Register Donation Program (RDP). Co-op shoppers pick a non-profit group's program number to make a 1% donation to. The cashier will automatically add 1% to their grocery bill and designate it to that selected group.
Of course, you can always just write a check to the Cooperative
Community Fund at PO Box 750, Arcata, CA 95518 or call (707)
826-8670 ext. 132.
How does CCF support the Community?

CCF is a collection of funds where the fund’s appreciation/earnings are gifted to local non-profit organizations. Co-op employees, members, and shoppers for the past 17 years have given donations directly to CCF to build the endowment, which in turn enables the Fund to underwrite local projects. The funds are distributed as grant awards and special community projects each year.
In developing the grant program, CCF’s goal was to award projects that fulfill its mission. CCF’s Mission Statement reads:
"The Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) is a permanent endowment established and directed by members of the North Coast Cooperative, which awards grants to support projects and the work of community organizations in Humboldt County. Through collaborative grant making the Fund seeks to strengthen the community by emphasizing projects and activities that promote democratic cooperative principles, community development and food security.”
Guidelines to apply for funds are available each September. The deadline to receive proposals for consideration is October 1st.
Organizations that received grant awards 2007-2008:
| $2,000 |
Humboldt All Faith Partnership |
Arcata Night Shelter
Washer and Dryer |
| $ 1,500 |
Arcata High School |
Sald Bar Option in the Cafeteria |
| $ 2,000 |
California Indian Basketweavers Association |
Kin-tah-te Community Demonstration Garden Project |
| $ 1,500 |
CASA of Humboldt |
Six burner stove & exhaust hood |
| $ 700 |
Future Farmers of America |
Cooperative Marketing Tests |
| $ 1,000 |
Humboldt Community Access & Resource Center |
Experiential Nutrition Education |
| $ 1,500 |
Humboldt Handmade |
Family Share Gardening Project |
| $ 1,000 |
Manila Community Services |
Penninsula Nutrition/Fitness Project |
| $ 750 |
Mid Klamath Wathershed Council |
Panamnik Building Project |
| $ 500 |
Northern California Indian Development Council |
Elders Dinner & Tribal Gathering |
| $ 1,000 |
South Bay Union School District |
NutritionFair & Winter Break Food |
| $ 2,000 |
Souther Humboldt Unified School District |
Club's Cafe Salad Bar |
| $ 1,500 |
Trinidad Union School District |
School Garden Expansion |
| $ 2,000 |
Zoe Barnum High School |
Organic Garden Project |
| $18,950 |
Total |
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