REC is proud to announce that, through the generosity of its members, the Power of Change program has awarded $104,000 in grants to 39 organizations across its 22-county service area. Through this member-supported initiative, more than 34,000 REC members contribute directly to community projects by rounding up their electric bill each month, averaging just 52 cents. Together, these contributions are making a powerful difference for those in need.
The funding supports diverse projects, from emergency services, health care, and food security to education and programs for underserved populations. Notable initiatives include medical equipment upgrades for Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue, end-of-life care assistance by Hospice of the Piedmont, youth development through Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley, support for underserved families by The Salvation Army, and essential resources for food pantries like the Beaverdam Food Pantry.
“These grants empower local organizations to continue their vital work, uplifting communities throughout the region”, explained Casey Hollins, managing director – communications and public relations for REC.
Fall 2024 The Power of Change grant recipients:
Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc.: $1,000
Hospice of the Piedmont (Charlottesville): $1,000
Pathways, Inc. (Culpeper): $1,200
Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville): $1,500
Blue and Red Santa Project (Culpeper): $1,500
Culpeper Cavalry Museum: $1,500
Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester): $1,500
Kare for Kidz Foundation (Winchester): $1,500
Orange County Children's Toy Box: $1,500
Rappahannock Pantry Inc. (Washington): $1,500
Emerging STARS (Spotsylvania): $2,000
Families Reaching Out Group (FROG) of Winchester: $2,000
Rapp At Home (Washington): $2,000
Spiritual Care Support Ministries (Warrenton): $2,000
Our Health, Inc. (Winchester): $2,250
Gwyneth's Gift Foundation (Fredericksburg): $2,256
516 Project (Fredericksburg): $2,500
Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity: $2,500
Big Man Foundation (Culpeper): $2,500
Jefferson Area Board for Aging, Inc. (Charlottesville): $2,500
Youth Development Council of Greene County, Inc.: $2,500
Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company (Rixeyville): $2,590
Connected Communities (Winchester): $2,600
Forward Foundation (serving Hanover, Louisa and surrounding counties): $3,000
Fredericksburg Area Regional Health Council - Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic: $3,000
Hope and Rest Temporary Shelter (Front Royal): $3,000
Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic (Orange): $3,000
The Bridge Community Church Food Pantry (Warrenton): $3,000
The Salvation Army Front Royal Corps: $3,000
The Salvation Army Culpeper: $3,000
DementiaMatters (Boyce): $3,500
Feeding Greene, Inc - The Food Pantry of Greene County: $4,000
Linus Project of Culpeper: $4,000
Services to Abused Families Inc. (Culpeper): $4,000
St. George's Episcopal Church Food Pantry (Fredericksburg): $4,000
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank: $4,000
Zoe Freedom Center (Fredericksburg): $4,000
George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center (Rapidan): $5,000
Beaverdam Food Pantry: $7,500
How The Power of Change Works
- The Power of Change allows Cooperative members to give voluntarily to support nonprofits that do so much for those in need.
- Participants simply round up their electric bills to the next whole dollar.
- Twice a year, donations from The Power of Change are made available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in our communities.
Learn more and ENROLL today: thepowerofchange.org
