Beach Grass Roots - May 14, 2026

Beach Grass Roots - May 14, 2026

In this episode, we talk with South Pacific County Humane Society, which provides a no-kill shelter for animals and pays for medical supplies and costs. This organization is the beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. astoria.coop/change-for-community

Beach Grass Roots - April 9th, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Columbia Land Trust, with the mission to conserve and care for the vital lands, waters and wildlife of the Columbia River region through sound science and strong relationships. Columbia Land Trust is the April 2026 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month.

Beach Grass Roots - March 12th, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Consejo Hispano, a local nonprofit that provides a wide range of culturally specific services that strengthen Latinx individuals and families in our region. Its programs include financial education, scholarships, women’s empowerment groups, children’s programs and other resources to address the evolving needs of the community. Consejo Hispano is the March 2026 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. Learn more at astoria.coop/change-for-community

Beach Grass Roots - February 12th, 2026

In this episode, we talk with AWE Astoria, a nonprofit that connects children and young adults with creative changemakers while supporting art, wellness and ecology experts in the community. AWE Astoria is the February 2026 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. https://astoria.coop/change-for-community/

Beach Grass Roots - January 8th, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Peninsula Poverty Response, a local nonprofit with the mission to reduce the impacts of poverty on the Long Beach Peninsula. They provide necessities for people who are low income or unsheltered, including gas, laundry, propane, and Discovery Passes for access to showers. They also provide resource navigation as well as tents, sleeping bags, cooking stoves, warm clothing and other essential items. Peninsula Poverty Response is the January beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. https://astoria.coop/change-for-community/