Community Commitment
Supporting local non-profits
Pockets values the people and the communities in which we serve. We realize that most non profit organizations, places of worship, and schools need a little help at some point.
This is why we have created our Community Commitment Program. This program allows us to help each and every non profit organization raise funds.
The way the program works is simple:
- Complete an application, which are available at each store
- Choose 3 weeks in a year to have as shopping weeks
- Upon approval you will receive vouchers
- Hand vouchers out to your supporters
- Supporters shop during designated weeks
- Pockets sends your organization a check for 5% of all purchases
FAQ
Where are applications available?
How do weeks run?
Are there any weeks excluded?
How does Pockets calendar year run?
Can we participate for less than three weeks?
When do we get our check?
What kind of advertising of our week can our organization do?
What is the mailing address for applications?
Any recommendations for choosing weeks?
I still have questions?
Q: Where are applications available?
A: Applications are available at the store.
Q: How do the weeks run?
A: Weeks run from Sunday to Saturday.
Q: Are there any weeks excluded?
A: Yes. Holiday weeks are excluded:
- New Year's
- Easter
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Additional weeks may be excluded.
Q: How does Pockets calendar year run?
A: Our Community Commitment calendar runs January to December. Each calendar year marks a new beginning for organizations to raise funds with us.
Q: Can we participate for less than three weeks?
A: Yes. Your organization may participate for one, two or all three weeks. We recommend using the full three weeks to raise as many funds as possible.
Q: When do we get our check?
A: Checks are issued 21 days from the last day of your week.
Q: What kind of advertising of our week can our organization do?
A: Your organization may advertise on the radio, newspaper, community bulletin, your website, flyers at local libraries, churches and schools. Absolutely no solicitation of supporters is allowed on Pockets property. Failure to abide by this will result in forfeiting of year.
Q: What is the mailing address for applications?
Pockets Community Involvement Department
667A Plumas St
Yuba City, CA 95991
Q: Any recommendations for choosing weeks?
A: The most successful weeks that we have seen involve organizations that choose weeks following an existing event. If your organization has a fundraising dinner or concert event, choose to have one of your Community Commitment weeks to begin the following Sunday. This will allow your organization to distribute vouchers during the event, as well as to motivate supporters to participate.
Q: I still have questions?
A: Messages can be left at (530)671-4214.
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