Small Change Changing Lives

In March, the Tri-County EMC Foundation awarded 13 organizations Operation Roundup grants totaling over $35,000. Operation Roundup is a program funded by the voluntary contributions of members to the Tri-County EMC Foundation. Charitable and government institutions, civic organizations, or other non-profit organizations can apply for grant money for community projects and needs within the cooperative’s eight-county service area.

One of the awarded organizations this quarter was the Baldwin County Early Learning Center, a Pre-K school in Milledgeville. Since 2019, the ELC has received over $15,000 in funding from the Operation Roundup Program. Funded projects include purchasing warm clothes for students enrolled at the ELC, home essential items for their families, and most recently, installing sensory equipment for non-verbal students at one of the playgrounds. (62591004)

Having worked for the ELC for 20 years, Family Services Manager Carrie Brown understands each students diverse backgrounds and needs. "The grant we received to purchase car seats was one that made a definite impact," said Brown. "As a Child Passenger Safety Technician, I am able to provide education to ELC families on car seat safety, teach them the right way to install the seat, but most importantly, provide them with the correct seat."

Operation Roundup would not be possible without the generosity of Tri-County EMC members rounding up their monthly electric bills. "The number of people impacted from just a few cents each month is really remarkable,” said Communications Specialist Anna Smith. “We want to thank our Roundup participants for contributing to the positive change happening in our communities, and I encourage every Tri-County EMC member to enroll in the program.”

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