Enroll with Catholic Community Connection’s
Group Purchasing Organization Program

Catholic Community Connection offers group purchasing services, through an affiliation with a national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).

Affiliated Purchasing Program

Catholic Community Connection’s affiliation with HealthTrust/AdvantageTrust (HT/AT), a national GPO, is 20+ years strong. Members utilize AdvantageTrust, which supports non-hospital, nonprofit organizations. Central to its success is a unique “one price for all” philosophy, ensuring even small organizations wield the purchasing power of large systems. This tailored, equitable model has secured an impressive 99% member retention rate.

 

Advantages of Participation with Catholic Community Connection’s GPO

  • Unlock Significant Savings: Secure negotiated pricing that drives costs below standard retail rates.
  • Flexible Procurement: Purchase through your preferred authorized distributors or directly from suppliers – capturing rebates on qualifying items.
  • Massive Selection: Leverage a comprehensive portfolio of over 2,000 contracts with the trusted national brands.
  • Personalized Support: Rely on dedicated account management and custom analytics designed to ensure you maximize the value of your membership.

Satisfied Catholic Community Connection GPO Members

“Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, works collaboratively in ministry with Catholic Community Connection (CCC) to provide resources to the vulnerable and underserved. By utilizing CCC’s GPO, Catholic Charities agencies can provide impactful and cost-efficient services to those in need.”

-Patrick Gareau, former President & CEO, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

Benefits to eligible, nonprofit member organizations:

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No cost to you

There is no fee to enroll or maintain participation in the group purchasing program.

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Stronger partnerships in purchasing

Access increased savings, dedicated customer service, rebates direct from suppliers, and more – plus the knowledge that purchases are helping ministries collaborate with each other.

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Competitive negotiated rates

Members typically realize savings of 3–8% over negotiated rates an organization may already have, savings can exceed 10% when compared to retail.

Purchasing fact:

Due to the volume of purchasing by HT/AT, an estimated $60 billion annually, members can generally expect double-digit savings, depending on the purchasing category.

GPO Network Suppliers

Access a diverse network of 2,000+ suppliers, including top national brands and a dedicated portfolio of small, local, and minority-owned businesses.

Featured partners include:

Key GPO categories include:

  • Office & cleaning supplies
  • Food & related dining supplies
  • Furniture & décor
  • Technology (IT)
  • Copier equipment & supplies
  • Construction & building maintenance
  • Printing & mailing supplies
  • Medical/surgical supplies
  • PPE & cold/flu season readiness
  • Promotional products/personal branding

Business Benefit for Catholic Community Connection

Catholic Community Connection earns a share of administrative fees on the total volume purchases made by organizations that join HT/AT by our referral. Catholic Community Connection also benefits from knowing ministries and local nonprofits save on supplies and services so that more funds are available for mission and collaborative efforts.

Learn More About How GPO Can Serve You

Catholic Community Connection

John Parente, Jr.
(216) 318-7916
jparente@catholiccc.org
2475 E 22nd St
Cleveland, OH 44115
catholiccommunityconnection.org