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CDF Raising Funds to Help Co-ops Recover from Hurricane Harvey
WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 5, 2017) —The Cooperative Development Foundation is raising funds to assist cooperative businesses damaged by...
Sep 5, 20172 min read
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Ziewacz Fuhrman Join CDF Board
WASHINGTON, DC (July 17, 2017) — Two new members were appointed to the board of directors of the Cooperative Development Foundation: ...
Jul 17, 20172 min read
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Inaugural Home Care Cooperative Conference highlights emerging power of cooperative caregivers
WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 23, 2016) – More than 60 members and developers from across the U.S. representing eight of the country’s nine...
Sep 23, 20163 min read
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Nationwide Grant supports CDF Cooperative Innovations Initiatives
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 23, 2016) – The Nationwide Foundation, Columbus, OH, awarded a grant of $60,000 to the Cooperative Development...
Feb 23, 20161 min read
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CDF receives CHS Foundation 2016 Cooperative Education Grant
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 1, 2016) – The CHS Foundation, Inver Grove Heights, MN, awarded a grant to the Cooperative Development Foundation...
Feb 1, 20161 min read
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2016 Inductees to Cooperative Hall of Fame Announced
WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 22, 2015) Three outstanding cooperative leaders will receive the cooperative community’s highest honor on May 4,...
Dec 22, 20157 min read
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CDF Bowers Fund Receives $25,000 Donation from NCGA
WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 19, 2014) – The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) recently committed $25,000 to the Howard Bowers Fund...
Dec 19, 20142 min read
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CDF Receives $20,000 Grant from NCGA for Emergency Fund
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 1, 2014) -The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) recently donated $20,000 to the Emergency Fund of the...
Oct 1, 20142 min read
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2015 Inductees for Cooperative Hall of Fame Announced
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct 1. 2014) - Four outstanding cooperative leaders will receive the cooperative community’s highest honor on Wednesday,...
Oct 1, 20145 min read
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Seven Communicators to Receive Sullivan Fund Grants
WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2014) – Advisors of the Cooperative Development Foundation’s Sullivan Fund recently approved nearly $3,200 in...
May 22, 20141 min read
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CDF Grant helps NYC Co-ops recover after Hurricane Sandy
WASHINGTON, DC (March 22, 2014) – The Cooperative Development Foundation Board of Directors approved a grant of $31,000 to repair four...
Mar 22, 20141 min read
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Six New Food Co-ops and Groups to Receive Bowers Fund Grants
Washington, DC (March 20, 2014) – Advisors of the Cooperative Development Foundation’s Bowers Fund recently approved nearly $6000 in...
Mar 20, 20141 min read
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CDF Disaster Grant helps Typhoon Haiyan Recovery
Washington, DC (March 18, 2014) – The Cooperative Development Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a grant of $20,000 to the...
Mar 18, 20141 min read
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CDF Disaster Fund helps Sioux Falls Co-op Recover after Fire
WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2014) – The Cooperative Development Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a disaster grant of $5,000 to help...
Mar 12, 20141 min read
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Leslie Mead named CDF Executive Director
Washington, DC (February 25, 2014) – The Cooperative Development Foundation’s (CDF) board of directors today named Leslie S. Mead...
Feb 25, 20141 min read
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Funds Available For U.S. Cooperative Recovery From Natural Disasters
Arlington, VA (Nov 29, 2011) — Citing the need to pool resources and efficiently help members of the U.S. cooperative community recover...
Nov 29, 20113 min read
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US Co-ops raise $120,000 for Japanese Recovery
Washington, DC (Nov. 16, 2011) — Responding to the need to help the long-term recovery of the Japanese economy from this year’s natural...
Nov 16, 20112 min read
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CDF ESTABLISHES HURRICANE IRENE COOPERATIVE RECOVERY FUND $10,000 in Pledges Received From NCB & NCG
Arlington, VA (Sept. 9, 2011) — Citing the need to help in the recovery of the cooperative community that was in the path of Hurricane...
Sep 9, 20112 min read
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CDF Establishes Fund For Victims Of The Spring Storms Of 2011
Washington, DC (May 24, 2011) — Citing the need to help the long-term recovery of individuals and cooperative businesses, the Cooperative...
May 24, 20112 min read
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12 New Food Co-ops and Groups Receive Howard Bowers Day Grants
Washington, DC (Feb. 28, 2011) - The Howard Bowers Fund of the Cooperative Development Foundation is pleased to announce $10,000 in...
Feb 28, 20112 min read
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Cooperative Solutions to Community Challenges
Montana grows a lot of food: livestock for meat and dairy, wheat, lentils, and more. One out of every six Montanans work in agriculture. Yet, Montana communities struggle with access to food as more and more grocery stores close their doors. Losing a rural store can mean families have to drive 60-100 miles for groceries. Tracy McIntyre, Executive Director of the Montana Cooperative Development Center (MCDC) , says local grocery stores are “the last line of defense for thes
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