What is a Co-op?
A co-operative (co-op) is an autonomous association of people who unite voluntarily to meet their economic, social, and cultural needs, as well as their dreams through a business which is collectively owned and wherein power is exercised democratically.
Our mission as a cooperative is to offer affordable supplies and books while remaining convenient for its members.
The Co-op values
- Self-help
- Self-responsibility
- Democracy
- Equality
- Equity
- Solidarity
Why should I become a member?
- To save on every purchase
- To support a student-run and owned business
- Because the Co-op gives back to its community
- Because I can get involved in the management of the Co-op by sitting on the board of directors
Cost of a membership
For $20, you can become a member of Jake's Co-op. You will benefit from a variety of discounts and have access to our promotions. Those discounts apply on books, as well as merchandise. When you cancel your membership, you will receive $10 back! In other words, if you remember to come back to cancel your membership, it would really only cost you $10 in the first place!
For example, when you come in store to buy your textbooks, your purchase will cover the $20 charge of the membership IF you buy all your books at once.
Support your local co-op and become a member at Jake's!
Interested? Come in store to make a membership and reap the benefits it has to offer!