Small change changes lives

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Posted on Sep 05 2025 in Orange County REMC
Change in a jar

Seven local organizations received grants in the most recent cycle of the Orange County REMC Round Up program. These funds are available with the help of members who allow their electric bill to be rounded up a few cents to the next dollar each month. The details of each grant and the project it funded are listed below:

  • Eastview Baptist Church of Paoli was awarded a $1,500 grant to purchase an AED and AED accessories.
  • Huron WTK Club, Inc. was awarded a $500 grant to purchase soup supper supplies.
  • Team OC was awarded $1,500 to fund a STEM-themed play area at Orleans Community Garden.
  • Coats for Kids of Orange County
  • received $2,500 to purchase coats, hats, and gloves.
  • Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corp. was awarded a $1,500 grant for Back-to-School Bash supplies.
  • Springs Valley Jr. /Sr. High School received a $5, 160 grant to purchase digital art pens and tablets with accessories.
  • Orange County Economic Development Partnership – awarded $1,000 toward the Orleans grain bin mural project

A total of $13,660 was awarded this cycle, bringing our grand total to $642, 192.21 in grants since the program began in 2003.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Each month, members who wish to support Operation Round Up can have Orange County REMC automatically round their electric and/or fiber bills to the next highest dollar.

The amount contributed by each member is less than a dollar a month and will average about $6 a year. Those extra few dollars from our members can have a large impact on groups and organizations making a big difference in our community.

Just contact Orange County REMC by sending a message through the SmartHub app, calling 812-865-2229 or email orangecoremc@myremc.coop to start contributing to this great program today!

FINAL 2025 GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHING

Do you work with a local non-profit organization or school group that could benefit from an Operation Round Up grant?

The final deadline to submit an application for a grant in 2025 is Oct. 17.

Visit our website, myremc.coop, and look under the Community menu for more information and grant applications.