Keep the Change Archives

Keep the Change program helps give seniors another chance to ride a bike

Posted on October 7, 2019September 17, 2019 by Amy Ahlers

Bethany Meadows and Bethany Lutheran Home of Brandon purchased a TrioBike Taxi with help from the Alliance Keep the Change program. The bike gives residents another opportunity to ride on a bike, which is something many haven’t been able to do for several years. Keep the Change funds are donated voluntarily by Alliance Communications cooperative […]

Keep the Change fund helps not-for-profit daycare in Crooks

Posted on September 30, 2019September 16, 2019 by Amy Ahlers

The Crooks Community Childcare Center received funds from Alliance’s Keep the Change program that it will use to purchase new computers. The center is a not-for-profit community daycare that seeks financial support from outside sources in order to keep rates affordable for parents. Keep the Change funds are donated voluntarily by Alliance Communications cooperative customers […]

Lester uses Keep the Change funds to construct trails

Posted on September 23, 2019September 16, 2019 by Amy Ahlers

Lester Visioning Inc., is using funds it received from Alliance’s Keep the Change program to construct trails in the community. The project is currently in the first of five phases. The first phase created a trail that connects community buildings and the city park. Keep the Change funds are donated voluntarily by Alliance Communications cooperative […]

Alcester VFW updates memorial park with help from Keep the Change program

Posted on September 16, 2019September 19, 2019 by Amy Ahlers

The Alcester VFW made improvements to the memorial park with help from the Alliance Keep the Change program. They updated the memorial by removing grass-covered areas and installed brick pavers and concrete, which allows for easier accessibility for those with mobility concerns. Keep the Change funds are donated voluntarily by Alliance Communications cooperative customers and […]

Baltic library repairs damaged roof with help from Keep the Change program

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Amy Ahlers

Heavy precipitation this past spring damaged the Baltic library’s roof and caused water damage to the building’s interior. The Siouxland Libraries Baltic Branch replaced the roof with help from a Keep the Change grant. Keep the Change funds are donated voluntarily by Alliance Communications cooperative customers and are given back to community, school and nonprofit […]

Small pocket change from thousands of customers makes a big impact

Posted on May 15, 2018May 30, 2018 by Amy Ahlers

Alliance customers made it possible for Garretson volunteer firefighters to purchase new equipment that provides them with breathable air during dangerous situations. The Garretson Volunteer Fire Department received a grant to help buy a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus through the Keep the Change program. The department had been using antiquated equipment that imposed safety risks […]