This fall, REC's The Power of Change awarded more than $94,500 in funding to support 24 local nonprofits.
“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. “This 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 are:
Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic, Orange County, received $1,415 for project Smile Care to provide dental kits and educational resources for school-age youth.
Faith in Action for Wheels of Wellness, Winchester, received $1,500 to provide free transportation to medical appointments for those in need.
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 finances 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.
Kare for Kidz Foundation Inc., Winchester, received $2,000 for Kare4Kidz Winter Holiday project that provides supplies for children in foster care or who are homeless.
Salem Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Culpeper County, received $2,400 to purchase a thermal imaging camera.
Feeding Greene, Inc., Greene County, received $2,500 to provide re-usable bags for food pantry guests.
10-7 Farms, Caroline County, received $2,500 to provide behavioral support for those experiencing Post Traumatic Stress.
The Fairy Godmother Project, Fredericksburg, received $3,000 to provide pre-made meals to families traveling to pediatric cancer treatment centers.
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.
Louisa County Resource Council, Louisa County, received $3,000 for its Wheels for Work project to provide emergency auto repair assistance for low-income working families.
Louisa Downtown Development Corporation, Louisa County, received $3,200, for the Central Virginia Theatre Children’s Holiday Program.
The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault, Fredericksburg, received $4,500 for the Human Trafficking Task Force to increase awareness of resources for victims.
Emerging STARS, Spotsylvania County, received $4,893 for the organization’s youth empowerment with disabilities project supplies and enrichment activities.
Jefferson Area Board of Aging, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, received $5,000 for the Decreasing the Digital Divide Among Older Adults programming.
Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, Fredericksburg, received $5,000 to support the Hands Only CPR training program for the greater Fredericksburg regional area.
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 Caroline Family YMCA, Caroline County, received $5,000 to create a Red Cross Outpost for CPR and emergency first aid training courses and certification.
The Sensory Theatre Endless Possibilities, Inc., Fredericksburg, received $5,200 for the STEP to Screen project that uses videography as therapy and teaching for people with disabilities.
The Beaverdam Food Pantry, Hanover County, received $5,280 for the Fuel Help for Volunteers project to assist delivering food to hungry families of Central Virginia.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg, received $5,750 for The Table at St. George’s to provide a food pantry that focuses on providing fresh produce to food insecure families.
Fredericksburg Regional Health Council Inc., Fredericksburg, received $6,500 for the Lloyd F Moss Free Clinic – Chronic Illness Outpatient Clinic for low-income, uninsured adults.
Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Culpeper County, received $10,000 for LIFEPAK 1000 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
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.
Applications for the Spring 2023 The Power of Change funding are now open. Visit https://myrec.coop/power-change for more information.
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.
