GREENSBURG, IN — Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) Community Trust committee awarded nine local organizations a total of $17,000 in grant funds from the DCREMC Community Trust Inc. through Operation Roundup. Each organization’s work is vital for continued growth and sustainability within the community.
Organizations receiving awards include:
- Greensburg Fire Department – $2,500 – Towards the purchase of a water rescue boat.
- Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp- $1,000 – Supplies for ladies’ retreat.
- Decatur County Community Foundation (Inclusion Park Committee) – $2,500 – purchasing equipment for Inclusion Park at Rebekah Park in Greensburg.
- So Loved Clothing Closet – $2,500 – Towards large capacity washer, dryer, shoes, socks, and underwear for children in need.
- Youth to Yellowstone- $1,000 – Funding for equipment needed to send youth to Yellowstone.
- Marion Township VFD – $1,849 – Funding to update equipment on a used rescue truck, gas detector meter, and cut-off saw kit.
- Delaware Community VFD Inc. – $1,810 – Funding to upgrade hose on their engine.
- South Decatur Elementary School – $2,841 – Funding to rebuild the bridge in the outdoor lab.
- Child Evangelism Fellowship of Indiana, Inc.- $1,000 – Funding for items for Camp Good News.
DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp thanks each organization for its tremendous work.
Additionally, Abplanalp applauds the members of Decatur County REMC for their generosity and support for our local communities.
“DCREMC is honored to serve our area. Concern for the Community is a cooperative principle of ours, and our members consistently demonstrate their dedication to
their community’s overall growth and success,” said Abplanalp.
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 directly impact their community; a few extra cents can make a remarkable impact.
Since the program was established in 1999, DCREMC’s Operation Roundup has awarded 294 grants totaling over $550,000.
Operation Roundup information and grant applications can be found on the DCREMC website, dcremc.com/operation-roundup-grants.
Non-profit organizations may apply for the next grant cycle by July 31, 2022.
(Decatur County REMC press release)
