Twenty-seven local organizations received funding.
(Osgood, Ind.) - Southeastern Indiana REMC is thrilled to announce that, through its Operation RoundUp program, it has awarded a total of $54,550 in grants to local non-profit organizations in its first grant cycle of 2024.
Operation RoundUp is a voluntary program where cooperative members round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. These small contributions are pooled together to make a significant impact in the community, funding projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in our service area.
July 2024 Grant Recipients:
1. Dearborn County CASA – $1,800
2. Dearborn County Soil and Water - $2,500
3. Heart House Inc. - $1,600
4. Pregnancy Care Center of SE IN - $2,500
5. Bright Lions Club - $2,500
6. North Dearborn Pantry - $2,500
7. Big Oaks Conservation Society - $1,100
8. Girls Inc of Jefferson County, IN - $2,500
9. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast IN - $2,200
10. Jennings County Council on Domestic Violence - $1,200
11. Jennings County Coordinating Council - $2,000
12. Jennings County EMS - $2,500
13. Ohio County Historical Society, Inc. - $2,000
14. Ohio County Community Schools - $1,400
15. Rising Sun – Ohio County Park Board - $500
16. Morris Volunteer Fire Department - $2,250
17. Ripley county Historical Society - $1,000
18. Lifetime Resources DBA Catch A Ride - $2,500
19. Laughery Valley Fish and Game Protective Association - $2,500
20. Child Evangelism Fellowship of IN, SE Chapter - $2,500
21. Ripley Crossing - $2,500
22. Batesville Memorial Library - $1,600
23. South Ripley Student Ambassadors - $1,000
24. Versailles Church of Christ - $2,500
25. Oldenburg Academy Girls Basketball - $2,500
26. Friends of Batesville Memorial Public Library - $2,400
27. Batesville Fire Department - $2,500
Keith Mathews, CEO of Southeastern Indiana REMC, expressed his gratitude to the members; “It’s heartwarming to see how our community comes together to support these invaluable organizations. Each penny rounded up makes a difference, and together, we’re fostering positive change.”
Since its inception in 2015, the Operation RoundUp program has contributed $930,831.69 to local causes, embodying the cooperative’s commitment to community enrichment and support.
For more information about Southeastern Indiana REMC and the Operation RoundUp program, visit www.seiremc.com/operationroundup.
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