Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
Grant Recipients
The second grant cycle of the Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation has been completed. A total of 30 applications were received and nine projects were recommended for approval by the Foundation Advisory Committee. The Blue Ridge Board of Directors approved the projects for funding at their November 19 meeting and organizationswere notified November 20, 2007.
The breakdown of projects by district and the numbers of applications received are:
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Lenoir Rescue Squad to fund a safety education program for children pre-K through middle school
Caldwell County Health Department to replace old dental drills in the clinic that served Medicaid children |
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| Watauga |
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Hospitality House to purchase a commercial refrigerator/freezer for the community soup kitchen
Blazing Saddles to purchase a saddle and to provide certification of a therapeutic riding instructor
Hunger & Health Coalition to help with the purchase of a commercial refrigerator for the Food Pantry program. |
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| Ashe |
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Ashe Outreach Ministries to support the School Kids Food Program
Ashe Services for the Aging to help create a shaded playground area for child and adult day care |
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| Alleghany |
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Alleghany County Rescue Squad to upgrade outdated Lifepak units
Alleghany Council on Aging to develop a county-wide telephone calling system for senior citizens
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Previous Grant Recipients
The total amount approved for the projects listed above is $31,400 bringing Blue Ridge Electric's 2007 Member Foundation grant total to $61,400. These grants were awarded to 17 organizations in the Blue Ridge Electric service area.
The Foundation Advisory Committee, which is made of three Member Advisory Committee (MAC) members from each district, is committed to fund projects that will significantly benefit their fellow Blue Ridge members.
Due to the success of the Operation Round Up program, Blue Ridge Electric is planning two grant cycles in 2008 totaling $100,000 in grant dollars. This is in addition to providing more assistance to members in need with winter heating bills, emergency fuel assistance and weatherization.
If any of you have any questions, or if you get questions from members, contact Patty Wheeler, foundation manager.
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