Vias RD and the Walmart Round Up: Small Change, Real Impact

The Walmart Round Up program allows shoppers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with the difference going directly to a local nonprofit. For Vias RD, being part of the Round Up program means that everyday purchases by everyday people in Utah can directly support student-athletes in Barahona, Dominican Republic.

How It Works

When you check out at participating Walmart locations, you're asked if you'd like to round up your total to the nearest dollar. The spare change — sometimes just a few cents — goes to a featured nonprofit. Small amounts add up fast when thousands of shoppers participate. It's one of the most frictionless forms of giving available, and it costs donors almost nothing.

What It Funds in Barahona

At Vias RD, every dollar matters. Our program costs approximately $8,000 a year — roughly $14.50 per student per month. A school uniform costs $25. A week of tutoring support costs $2.50. The Round Up program converts spare change into school supplies, baseball equipment, and the operational costs that keep Los Piratas del Sur running year-round.

Why Corporate and Community Partnerships Matter

Programs like the Walmart Round Up are exactly the kind of community-corporate partnership that allows a small nonprofit like Vias RD to extend its reach without increasing overhead. We don't have a large fundraising staff. We don't run expensive galas. We run a baseball program in Barahona and trust that when people understand what we do, they want to help.

If your company is interested in a similar partnership, explore our corporate sponsorship page. See our full impact, read stories from Barahona, or donate directly today.

A few cents at checkout. A school uniform in Barahona. That connection is real — and it matters.