Greensburg, IN — Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) Community Trust committee met to review Operation Roundup grant requests on Tuesday. The committee awarded eight local organizations a total of $13,700 in grant funds from the DCREMC Community Trust. Organizations receiving awards include:
Greensburg Transitional Living Center – $2,000 – Equipment for meeting and counseling rooms
St. Vincent DePaul Society Thrift Store – $1,500 – Food supplies for those in need
Decatur County Family YMCA – $2,500 – STEM educational equipment (flight simulator)
Milan Youth Basketball Programs – $1,000 – Equipment and materials youth basketball program
Greensburg Community Bread of Life – $1,000 – Cardboard baler to help reduce waste from donations
Foundation for Recovery – $2,000 – Building insulation for men’s recovery residence
So Loved Clothing Closet – $2,700 – Shoes, socks, and undergarments for foster children and children in need
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Indiana, Inc. – $1,000 – Funding for Camp Good News
Operation Roundup is a member-funded program established to support local charitable organizations serving DCREMC members and communities. When DCREMC members round up their bill to the next whole dollar each month, they are making a direct impact in their community. With DCREMC’s Operation Roundup, a little change can do a lot. Since the program was established in 1999, DCREMC has awarded 276 grants totaling over $517,000. Operation Roundup information and grant applications can be found on the DCREMC website. Non-profit organizations may apply for the next grant cycle by July 31, 2021.