Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is proud to announce that, through the generosity of its members, The Power of Change program has awarded $118,858 in funding to 33 nonprofits across its 22-county service area.
The funding supports underserved populations through a diverse range of projects focused on food insecurity, housing and shelter assistance, health and education programs, and other needs in our communities.
Notable initiatives include Manna Ministries (Culpeper) and 10-7 Farms (Bowling Green) food and meal programs, Abode of Liberation (Front Royal) programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, CCAP Winchester services for low-income families, Greene Care Clinic (Stanardsville) and Living Water Community Clinic services (Locust Grove), the Big Brothers Bigs Sisters of Greater Fredericksburg mentoring program, and Childhelp Inc. (Lignum) which supports the needs of at-risk children.
“This funding shows what Cooperative members can do together to empower local nonprofits to continue and expand their vital services which uplifts our communities throughout the region”, explained Casey Hollins, Managing Director – Public Relations and Communications for REC.
A small amount of your change can really add up to make a significant impact!
The Power of Change program pools the money that REC members give voluntarily to support nonprofits ocused on addressing the areas of need that are most important to the Cooperative’s members. Currently more than 36,000 REC members contribute by simply rounding up their electric bill each month to the next whole dollar, averaging just 51 cents. Twice a year, these member donations to The Power of Change are made available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in our communities. The Power of Change is administered by the Community Awareness of Rappahannock Electric Charity, Inc., or CARE Board, made up of 10 REC members. Since 2005, $1.7 million has been awarded back into our communities. Learn more and enroll today at thepowerofchange.org.
The 2025 Fall Recipients of The Power of Change
- Manna Ministry (Culpeper)
received $7,500 for their Healthy Meals 3 Days a Week service for those in need. - 10-7 Farms (Bowling Green)
received $5,000 for their Help Fund that provides food to low-income individuals. - Abode of Liberation (Front Royal)
received $5,000 for their Community Integration and Wellness Initiative for adults with intellectual disabilities. - Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity (Bowling Green)
received $5,000 for their project with Caroline County High School students to assist with materials to build a home for a veteran and his family. - Columbus Club of Winchester
received $5,000 for the Utility Assistance Program for those in need. - Congregational Community Action Project (CCAP) of Winchester
received $5,000 to supply diapers for low-income families. - Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity
received $5,000 for the Critical Repair Program for low-income homeowners. - Madison Free Clinic
received $5,000 for the Healthy Teeth Healthy Heart initiative for uninsured and underinsured individuals. - Upper King and Queen Volunteer Fire Dept
received $5,000 to assist with upgrades to a recently purchased 1999 Ford F350 Brush Truck. - Salem Volunteer Fire Department (Culpeper)
received $4,995 to assist with equipping an all-terrain emergency response vehicle. - Headwaters Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation (Washington)
received $4,500 for the Summer Program for Adventure, Recreation, and Knowledge (SPARK) Day Camp. - Mended Sparrow, Inc. (Mechanicsville)
received $4,445 for the barn repairs to their facility that provides therapy services for veterans, first responders and their families. - Church of Our Savior (Montpelier)
received $4,000 for the restoration of a handicap ramp to allow access to community services. - Greene Care Clinic (Stanardsville)
received $4,000 to provide computer upgrades needed to protect patient data. - Living Water Community Clinic (Locust Grove)
received $4,000 to provide crucial patient medications for the uninsured and low-income. - 2 for 2 Foundation (Winchester)
received $3,500 for the Youth Swim Literacy program for low-income children. - Big Brother Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg
received $3,000 for their Bigs in Schools mentoring program. - Childhelp, Inc. (Lignum)
received $3,000 for the Alice C. Tyler Village, a unique, trauma-focused residential treatment center for children. - Culpeper Library Foundation
received $3,000 for Adventure Backpacks as part of the Library of Things for children to check out and explore outdoor learning. - Greene County Child Care Association (Ruckersville)
received $3,000 to purchase supplies to build a Gaga Pit for outdoor play and physical health. - Nest Academy RVA (Manakin Sabot)
received $3,000 for their Pathways to Independence pilot program designed for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - New Creation Ministries International (Ruther Glen)
received $3,000 for their Weary Traveler Ministry meal support program for vulnerable programs including children and the elderly. - The ChildSafe Center Child Advocacy Program (Winchester)
received $2,500 for the expansion of play therapy services for abused children. - New Day Equine Therapy (Richmond)
received $2,500 to provide therapy services to individuals and families that need financial assistance. - Samuels Library (Front Royal)
received $2,500 for their Youth Winter Literacy Initiative. - Service Dogs of Virginia (Charlottesville)
received $2,500 to provide service dogs to people with disabilities and for counseling centers, schools, and other therapeutic settings. - Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (Richmond)
received $2,500 for a free STEM in Agriculture: Careers and Connections interactive tabletop display. - Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (Boyce)
received $2,200 for their Junior Wildlife Conservation Program. - Front Royal Warren County Shelter for the Homeless (Front Royal)
received $2,000 for the Home Revive project to replace kitchen equipment in the shelter. - Louisa County Community Emergency Fund
received $2,000 for their Touching Lives in Crisis urgent financial assistance program. - QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia (Williamsburg)
received $2,000 for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Essex and King William. - Fredericksburg Ballet Centre - Darby's Dancers (Fredericksburg)
received $1,690 for dance education for special needs children. - The Child Care and Learning Center (Washington)
received $1,528.17 for their Nature’s Music Garden to support outdoor play and learning.
Salem Volunteer Fire Department received $4,995 from The Power of Change to assist with equipping an all-terrain emergency response vehicle.
Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity received $5,000 from The Power of Change for their project with Caroline County High School students to build a home for a veteran.
Columbus Club of Winchester received $5,000 from The Power of Change for the Utility Assistance Program for those in need.