At Cheddar Up, we’re not just about simplifying payments and collections — we’re about empowering those who make a difference in their communities. That’s where our Cheddar Up Changemakers program steps in. This initiative is our way of recognizing and supporting those who tirelessly work to create positive change.
Every quarter, we call for entries from individuals and organizations who are making a real impact. From supporting local arts to improving educational programs, our Changemakers are the beating heart of their communities.
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History and Past Changemakers
Giving Tuesday: The Inaugural Cheddar Up Changemakers Contest
With Giving Tuesday 2023, we were overwhelmed by the incredible stories of dedication and service from our entrants. Selecting winners was no small task, but we are excited to announce and celebrate three outstanding initiatives that truly embody the spirit of change and community service.
Past Changemakers
Q4 2023 Recipients
Frisco Threads Student Clothes Closet
Serving 74 campuses, Frisco Threads Student Clothes Closet provides students in need with gently used clothing, new athletic shoes, undergarments, and socks – essentials that foster both comfort and confidence.
Serving 74 campuses, Frisco Threads Student Clothes Closet provides students in need with gently used clothing, new athletic shoes, undergarments, and socks – essentials that foster both comfort and confidence.
Infinity Ballet Theatre
Their mission extends beyond training young and adult dancers; they nurture their participants’ abilities and encourage them to use their art to contribute positively to the community.
Their mission extends beyond training young and adult dancers; they nurture their participants’ abilities and encourage them to use their art to contribute positively to the community.
Evergreen Elementary Sports Program
Dedicated to offering free and equitable access to sports for all elementary students, their work is pivotal in shaping the physical and character development of young athletes.
Dedicated to offering free and equitable access to sports for all elementary students, their work is pivotal in shaping the physical and character development of young athletes.
Q1 2024 Recipients
Nickajack Elementary PTA
This dedicated PTA is on a mission to ensure every child at their school starts their day right - with a full belly. They're all about making sure students have access to breakfast and lunch, removing barriers to learning and ensuring no child feels left out due to meal issues.
This dedicated PTA is on a mission to ensure every child at their school starts their day right - with a full belly. They're all about making sure students have access to breakfast and lunch, removing barriers to learning and ensuring no child feels left out due to meal issues.
Dodgeland Athletic Booster Club (DABC)
As a champion of inclusivity in sports, the DABC is partnering with the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association to make sports accessible to all kids and ensure no one sits on the sidelines. Their efforts are breaking down barriers in their community where everyone can join in the fun and learn the importance of adaptive sports.
As a champion of inclusivity in sports, the DABC is partnering with the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association to make sports accessible to all kids and ensure no one sits on the sidelines. Their efforts are breaking down barriers in their community where everyone can join in the fun and learn the importance of adaptive sports.
Auburn Village School PTA
At the Auburn Village school, community engagement and student enrichment is taken to the next level with their summer camp initiative. By working hand-in-hand with the school district, they've created a program that not only supports teachers during the summer months, but also brings educational and creative fun to families.
At the Auburn Village school, community engagement and student enrichment is taken to the next level with their summer camp initiative. By working hand-in-hand with the school district, they've created a program that not only supports teachers during the summer months, but also brings educational and creative fun to families.
Q2 2024 Recipients
Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa
The Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa fundraise through events like Flamingo Bingo to support service projects. One key initiative is “Lynding A Hand,” which collaborates with Lynnhaven Retreat Center to aid women and children recovering from homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, abuse, or mental illness.
The Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa fundraise through events like Flamingo Bingo to support service projects. One key initiative is “Lynding A Hand,” which collaborates with Lynnhaven Retreat Center to aid women and children recovering from homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, abuse, or mental illness.
Aqua Angels
Aqua Angels provides free or low-cost swim lessons to adults in Greenville County, South Carolina focusing on underserved and historically marginalized communities. By equipping participants with necessary tools and knowledge, Aqua Angels helps build water competency, reduce drowning incidents, and promote physical fitness and mental well-being.
Aqua Angels provides free or low-cost swim lessons to adults in Greenville County, South Carolina focusing on underserved and historically marginalized communities. By equipping participants with necessary tools and knowledge, Aqua Angels helps build water competency, reduce drowning incidents, and promote physical fitness and mental well-being.
Allied Foundation
The Allied Foundation works to end diaper need for struggling families. Diaper need affects 1 in 2 U.S. families, with low-income parents often resorting to unsafe practices which can lead to health issues. Since 2019, the foundation has distributed 3.25 million diapers free of charge, helping families keep their babies clean and healthy.
The Allied Foundation works to end diaper need for struggling families. Diaper need affects 1 in 2 U.S. families, with low-income parents often resorting to unsafe practices which can lead to health issues. Since 2019, the foundation has distributed 3.25 million diapers free of charge, helping families keep their babies clean and healthy.
Q3 2024 Recipients
Elkins Pointe Middle School PTSA
Elkins Pointe Middle School PTSA has been a driving force in bringing STEM activities to all students, despite the financial challenges many families face. They are working to make a lasting impact by providing hands-on STEM education to their 11-13-year-old students, helping shape the future of their community.
Elkins Pointe Middle School PTSA has been a driving force in bringing STEM activities to all students, despite the financial challenges many families face. They are working to make a lasting impact by providing hands-on STEM education to their 11-13-year-old students, helping shape the future of their community.
Game. Set. Hope.
Game. Set. Hope. is dedicated to raising mental health awareness and supporting those affected by mental illness. They aim to raise funds for the NAMI Foundation, which provides educational programs, resources for individuals and families, and supports research on mental health treatment and prevention. This initiative brings the community together for a powerful cause, helping to reduce the stigma around depression and suicide while reminding everyone that help is always available.
Game. Set. Hope. is dedicated to raising mental health awareness and supporting those affected by mental illness. They aim to raise funds for the NAMI Foundation, which provides educational programs, resources for individuals and families, and supports research on mental health treatment and prevention. This initiative brings the community together for a powerful cause, helping to reduce the stigma around depression and suicide while reminding everyone that help is always available.
LJM PTO
LJM PTO is raising funds for a new inclusive playground through their Red Lion spirit blanket sales. The playground will feature a wheelchair-accessible ramp, sensory boards, an American Sign Language board, an inclusive spinner, and poured-in-place rubber surfacing. With students who use wheelchairs and those in Autism, life skills, and deaf/hard of hearing classes, this playground will ensure every child can play and learn together.
LJM PTO is raising funds for a new inclusive playground through their Red Lion spirit blanket sales. The playground will feature a wheelchair-accessible ramp, sensory boards, an American Sign Language board, an inclusive spinner, and poured-in-place rubber surfacing. With students who use wheelchairs and those in Autism, life skills, and deaf/hard of hearing classes, this playground will ensure every child can play and learn together.
Q4 2024 Recipients
Ann Richards School Archery Booster Club
The Ann Richards School Archery Booster Club is breaking barriers by introducing archery to young women at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. With 92 participants in their first year—20% of all NASP archers in the Austin area—they’re fostering focus, self-confidence, and resilience through this unique sport.
The Ann Richards School Archery Booster Club is breaking barriers by introducing archery to young women at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. With 92 participants in their first year—20% of all NASP archers in the Austin area—they’re fostering focus, self-confidence, and resilience through this unique sport.
Oakland Mills High School Fine Arts Boosters
Oakland Mills High School Fine Arts Boosters champion performing arts in an under-resourced Howard County school. Despite challenges, they tirelessly fund transportation, copyright payments, and more, ensuring the arts thrive. They also host an annual December production supporting the WBAL Radio Kids’ Campaign, which aids disadvantaged youth in Baltimore.
Oakland Mills High School Fine Arts Boosters champion performing arts in an under-resourced Howard County school. Despite challenges, they tirelessly fund transportation, copyright payments, and more, ensuring the arts thrive. They also host an annual December production supporting the WBAL Radio Kids’ Campaign, which aids disadvantaged youth in Baltimore.
Pease Communication and Technology Academy PTA
Pease Communication and Technology Academy PTA is transforming lives through their unwavering commitment to advocacy and support for their diverse community in Midland, TX. Representing a Title 1 elementary school where 75% of students face economic hardship, they’ve launched the Tiger Care Closet—a game-changing initiative providing essential items like school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, and food.
Pease Communication and Technology Academy PTA is transforming lives through their unwavering commitment to advocacy and support for their diverse community in Midland, TX. Representing a Title 1 elementary school where 75% of students face economic hardship, they’ve launched the Tiger Care Closet—a game-changing initiative providing essential items like school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, and food.
Q1 2025 Recipients
Read Northwest
TRead Northwest is making a lasting impact on early childhood literacy in Clark County, WA. They train and connect volunteers with K-3 students who are struggling to read at grade level. With over 250 dedicated mentors, nearly 300 young learners receive one-on-one reading support, giving them the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
TRead Northwest is making a lasting impact on early childhood literacy in Clark County, WA. They train and connect volunteers with K-3 students who are struggling to read at grade level. With over 250 dedicated mentors, nearly 300 young learners receive one-on-one reading support, giving them the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Gattis Elementary School PTA
This Title 1 campus is rallying support to enhance its PE program. With no new equipment purchased in the past five years due to budget, the school’s PE resources have worn down. This fundraiser has been their most successful yet, helping to provide much-needed updates for students and ensuring a better, more active experience for all.
This Title 1 campus is rallying support to enhance its PE program. With no new equipment purchased in the past five years due to budget, the school’s PE resources have worn down. This fundraiser has been their most successful yet, helping to provide much-needed updates for students and ensuring a better, more active experience for all.
The MomCo at FCC
The MomCo at FCC supports and empowers mothers through every stage of motherhood, fostering a strong community in Fayetteville, NC. Their annual golf tournament is a key fundraiser, directly funding initiatives that make a lasting impact.
The MomCo at FCC supports and empowers mothers through every stage of motherhood, fostering a strong community in Fayetteville, NC. Their annual golf tournament is a key fundraiser, directly funding initiatives that make a lasting impact.
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