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Community Change sells local area merchant gift cards at a discount with a portion of each purchase benefiting a charity chosen by the consumer. Purchase individually or in our Community Change packs. With over 40 local charities to choose from consumers can benefit their favorite organization while saving 50% to 90% at local Madison area businesses.

By approaching “giving” in a new way Community Change provides benefits to consumers who want their purchases to mean more than just savings. We provide our partner charities donations with a program that assists them effortlessly. Merchants also participate in charitable giving, working through Community Change, providing gift cards to consumers wishing to patronize their establishments while giving back to the community.

2010 - Heather Rice and Richard Gerhards saw a way to bring their philanthropic mission to the Madison community. With a history of working with advertising programs, Heather and Richard created a new way for merchants to get the word out about their businesses without incurring any upfront adverting cost. Coupled with an email list thousands of consumers strong, Community Change was born. After being in business less than a year, Community Change has already donated thousands of dollars to local charities while providing a great way for consumers to patronize Madison area merchants.