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. The spring round of applications is between the period of December to February 10 and the fall round of applications is between the period of 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 fall round of funding opened in June will and close August 10.

The application process is online only.

HOW TO APPLY

Warren County Habitat for Humanity The Power of Change

Meet Recent Grant Recipients

Orange County Free Clinic

 

Hero's Bridge

 

Highland Food Pantry

 

Pony Partners

George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center

Aging Together

 

Caroline Family YMCA

 

Godfrey Miller Lunch

Walkerton Community Fire Association

Blue Ridge Opportunities

 

St. Luke Community Clinic

Hanover Master Gardener Association

Hanover Tavern Foundation

 

Holly's Heart Foundation

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