Empower communities to thrive through cooperatives
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Our Stories
Cooperatives aren’t just legacy institutions—they’re the blueprint for a more resilient, more democratic, and more locally rooted American economy.
I’m proud of being a co-owner and part of the management team. I feel like I wouldn’t have gotten this opportunity anywhere else.
The cooperative advantage isn’t just about business—it’s about building communities that endure.
Three ways co-ops lift people and communities
Support and sustain the people-centered businesses at the heart of your community
Creating jobs and building prosperity
In the Bronx, Cooperative Home Care Associates provides exceptional care for local seniors and stable, well-paying job opportunities.
Helping small businesses compete
Ace Hardware’s co-op structure empowers small businesses with the tools and infrastructure they need to thrive and strengthen their communities.
Reinvesting
profits
Cooperatives don’t exist to make shareholders wealthy; instead, they return profits to their members and enrich their communities.
U.S. Co-ops is part of the National Cooperative Business Association, a 501(c)(6) trade association representing cooperatives in the United States. Donations support advocacy and are not tax-deductible. We don't just provide charity—we change the system that helps cooperatives thrive.