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The Tri-County EMC Foundation met in September to discuss applications submitted by non-profit organizations for Operation Roundup Grants. Out of 21 applicants, 11 were awarded grants totaling $36,455 to go toward community projects in the Tri-County service area.
Through the generosity of our members electing to round their power bills up every month, we are able to give back to the communities we serve. One-hundred percent of the funds generated from the Operation Roundup program are put directly back into worthy projects benefiting the Tri-County service area.
Ray Grinberg, CEO of Tri-County EMC
LAKE COUNTRY BAPTIST CHURCH BROTHERHOOD: $5,000 to aid a local Putnam County family who recently lost their belongings in house fire.
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS: $8,500 to fund the replacement of a roof, drywall, and remediation in the home of a local community member.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION: $2,000 to support local children’s wish expenses including wished-for items, medical equipment, and travel.
NEW DAMASCUS BAPTIST CHURCH: $3,455 to to install a stair lift in the home of a local community member
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: $5,000 to support the cost of increased capacity of families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
CHRISTIAN DEBUTANTE MASTER COMMISSION: $3,000 to support developmental programming for the 2023-2024 school year.
GEORGIA LIONS CAMP, INC.: $3,000 to support the Campership program for local individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
BALDWIN COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER: $1,000 to purchase home essential items for families in need at the Early Learning Center.
CAFE CENTRAL, INC.: $2,500 to help fund the replacement of worn cookware and equipment used to serve food to the community.
EATONTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: $1,000 to support the Putnam County Christian Learning Center.
JONES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: $2,000 to support additional community programming offered by the library.
Operation Roundup is a strictly voluntary program. Members can help make a difference by signing up for Operation Roundup here.
Applications for the next round of Operation Roundup Grants are due December 1.