Contribute to Change

Each month, thousands of REC members give voluntarily to The Power of Change. Gifts can be a set monthly amount, a one-time donation, or members can round up their bill to the next whole dollar. Learn more about contributing to The Power of Change.
HOW TO DONATE

Apply For Change

The purpose of The Power of Change grants is to award funding to 501(c)3 organizations within the REC Service Territory.  Applications for grants are accepted online twice a year between the periods of December to February 10 and June to August 10.  Funding for each round is determined by the CARE Charity Board and grants are awarded in April and October. Learn more about applying for The Power of Change funds.

The application period for the spring round of funding closed on February 10. The fall round of funding will open in June and close August 10. The application process is online only. Please return to this page between the application period to apply online.

HOW TO APPLY

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Meet Recent Grant Recipients

Hero's Bridge

 

 

Highland Food Pantry

 

Pony Partners

Aging Together

 

 

Caroline Family YMCA

 

Godfrey Miller Lunch

Walkerton Community Fire Association

 

Blue Ridge Opportunities

 

St. Luke Community Clinic

Hanover Tavern Foundation

 

 

Holly's Heart Foundation

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Wednesday | February 19, 2025
REC has become aware of a scam targeting its members, where criminals attempt to divert payments intended for REC into fraudulent accounts.
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REC crews are responding in force to restore power this evening after prolonged wind gusts of 50-plus-mph roared through Virginia on Sunday.