McDonough Power Operation Round-Up Awards $6,000

Continuing the mission of concern for the community, McDonough Power Cooperative Operation Round-Up awards local non-profits with grants to support the work they do in the community. Recently, the Operation Round-Up trustees awarded three grants, totaling $6,000 to the following organizations.

Shepherd’s Gate Clothes Closet, under the umbrella of Macomb Foursquare Church, received $1,000 to help provide new underwear and socks to those in need. “The closet”, run by a group of vivacious volunteers, provides donated in-season clothing and accessories to the entire family free of charge.

Warren Achievement Center received $2,500 for their Achiever Medical Fund. The Center provides many opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn and be active members of the community. Their fund assists Achievers with uncovered medical costs.

Alternatives for the Older Adult, Inc. received $2,500 to help them connect with residents in McDonough County. The agency promotes the independence and quality of life of older adults and their families. Funds from this grant will be used to pay for a portion of travel expenses to connect with the residents they serve in our area.

The Operation Round Up program allows McDonough Power Cooperative members to reach out to worthy causes in their community and work together to help others. Thank you to those members who round up their electric bills to the next highest dollar each month and to the McDonough Power Cooperative Operation Round-Up trustees for making these donations possible. You have helped donate $178,000 to organizations in the community!

The next round of grants will be awarded in April. Charitable organizations within the McDonough Power Cooperative service territory are eligible to apply. The organization does not have to be a member of McDonough Power. Applications can be picked up at McDonough Power Cooperative or downloaded at www.mcdonoughpower.com.