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.
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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 is currently open and will close on August 10. Click below to apply. 

HOW TO APPLY

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Meet Recent Grant Recipients

Hanover Tavern Foundation

Holly's Heart Foundation

Caroline Family YMCA

Pony Partners

Highland Food Pantry

Godfrey Miller Lunch

Blue Ridge Opportunities

St. Luke Community Clinic

REC STORIES

REC donated much needed items to The River 95.3/WZRV's 15th annual "Camping for Hunger" food drive.

Empowering Today's Youth: Mock Interviews

Friday | November 17, 2023
REC employees help students learn with mock interviews.
Through The Power of Change, REC member-owners give voluntarily to support nonprofits that support those in need. This fall, $101,340.23 was awarded t...