Ways to give back to your community

Updated June 12, 2026 · Good Circles

You can give back to your community by volunteering, donating, supporting local businesses, and mentoring. A newer, no-cost way is to fund a local cause through everyday shopping — with Good Circles, a share of every local purchase funds a nonprofit you choose, and you save about 10%.

Give time and skills

Volunteering, mentoring, serving on a board, or lending a professional skill are some of the highest-impact ways to give back — and they cost nothing but time. Local nonprofits almost always need reliable hands more than anything.

Spend in ways that help

Where you spend is a form of giving back. Choosing local independents keeps dollars and jobs in the community. Good Circles takes it further: a share of every local purchase funds a nonprofit you choose. Browse causes »

Make it effortless

The easiest giving is the kind that fits your routine. With Good Circles you pick a cause once and fund it automatically every time you shop — while saving about 10%. See how it works »

Give back just by shopping local

Fund a local cause every time you shop — and save about 10%.

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FAQ

What are some ways to give back to my community?

Volunteer, mentor, donate, and support local businesses. A newer no-cost option is to fund a local cause through everyday shopping with a program like Good Circles.

How can I give back without spending extra money?

Volunteer your time, or use Good Circles — a share of every local purchase you already make funds a nonprofit you choose, at no extra cost, while you save about 10%.