Collect the change
Shoppers round up their everyday purchases to the nearest dollar. That spare change — just a few cents at a time — is gathered together.
A nonprofit charitable organization
Give Better Gifts, Together
Better to Give than Receive collects the spare change from everyday purchases and turns it into charitable gifts for people who need them most. Every cent adds up — and every gift brings a community closer.
How It Works
Small change becomes meaningful gifts
We make giving effortless. When you round up your purchase or donate your spare change, we pool it with gifts from your community and turn it into something tangible for someone in need.
Pool the gifts
We combine contributions from neighbors, friends, and local businesses into a shared fund dedicated to helping people in our community.
Distribute the joy
The pooled funds become charitable gifts — warm clothing, meals, school supplies, and more — delivered directly to those who need them.
Our Mission
Generosity that fits into everyday life
We believe giving should be simple, joyful, and within everyone's reach. You don't need to be wealthy to make a difference — you just need a little change and a willingness to care.
Better to Give than Receive exists to make generosity a habit, not a hurdle. By collecting the small amounts left over from ordinary purchases, we turn everyday transactions into acts of kindness that ripple through our community.
- Community-centered, not transactional
- Transparent about every gift given
- Inclusive and welcoming to all
- Joyful in every interaction
Impact
Every cent adds up
A few cents on its own seems small. Gathered together, spare change becomes warm coats, hot meals, and school supplies for families across our community.
$0.37
average round-up per purchase
100%
of change goes to charitable gifts
1 community
stronger when we give together
"It's the easiest giving I've ever done. I don't even notice the cents, but together we've helped dozens of families stay warm this winter."— a Better to Give than Receive contributor
Get Involved
Join us in giving better gifts, together
Whether you round up your purchases, spread the word, or volunteer your time, there's a place for you in this community of generosity.
Round Up Your Change
Opt in at participating retailers and your spare change becomes a charitable gift. It costs you cents and means the world to someone in need.
Start GivingSpread the Word
Tell your friends, family, and favorite local businesses about us. The more people who round up, the bigger the impact we can make together.
Share Our StoryVolunteer
Help us sort, wrap, and distribute charitable gifts to families in need. Your time is one of the most generous gifts you can give.
Volunteer With Us