REC Gives More than $94,500 to area nonprofits
This fall, REC’s e Power of Change awarded more than $94,500 in funding to support 24 local non-profits. “The generosity of our member-owners results in meaningful donations to local organizations that make a difference in our communities,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director – Communications and Public Relations. “is round of funding is making an impact in our communities through projects that assist those facing the most challenging of circumstances including those in need of food, shelter, and life-changing services.”
The Power of Change Fall 2022 recipients include these organizations in or around Culpeper and Rappahannock:
➜ Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Culpeper County, received $10,000 for LIFEPAK 1000 Automated External Debrillators (AEDs).
➜ George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association Inc., Culpeper County, received $3,000 for the Being a Citizen project that provides educational information on the role of citizenship.
➜ Virginia Tech Foundation Financial Education Fund, Northern Shenandoah Valley, received $1,500 for the Managing Your Money Series Scholarships program that provides education on personal nances for low- to moderate-income residents.
➜ Friends of the Rappahannock Youth Outdoor Adventures: Diversity & Inclusion in Rappahannock’s Headwaters Project, Culpeper County, received $1,500 to serve Head Start and Virginia Preschool nature-based school lessons and outdoor programming.
➜ Salem Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Culpeper County, received $2,400 to purchase a thermal imaging camera.
➜ The Blue Ridge Opportunity Services, Inc., Front Royal, received $ 5,000 for the A Ride You Like project to provide transportation services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
➜ The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia, Madison County, received $ 5,000 to support the Madison Robotic & Drone Soccer program for youth interested in STEM- related fields.
The Power of Change is funded by the generosity of nearly 31,000 REC member- owners who round up their electric bill or donate a set amount each month, or who make a one-time donation. Twice each year, the funds are invested back into the communities the Cooperative serves.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the Spring 2023 The Power of Change funding are now open. Visit myrec.coop/power-change for more information.
HOW TO HELP
Looking for a way to give back to your community? There’s three easy ways to give through The Power of Change: you can give a one-time donation or you can enroll to give set monthly amount or have your monthly electric bill rounded up to the next whole dollar.