From Decatur County REMC
The Decatur County REMC Community Trust committee recently met to review Operation Roundup
grant requests. The committee awarded eleven local organizations a total of $15,000 in grant funds from
the Decatur County REMC Community Trust. Organizations receiving awards include:
- Central House Napoleon – $1,000 to repair damaged walls and floors in the historic
doctor’s building. - So Loved Ripley County Foster Kids Closet – $1,000 to purchase clothes and shoes to
donate to children. - Marion Township Volunteer Fire Dept. – $2,000 to update scene/lighting generator in the
emergency truck. - Campbell Township Volunteer Fire Dept. – $2,000 toward purchasing an AED that will
be located in the firehouse. - Speranza Inc. – $1,000 toward updating their website to better serve and support our local
community. - Westport Community Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. – $2,000 toward purchasing a battery
powered exhaust fan for their new pumper truck. - South Decatur Elementary School – $1,000 toward purchasing equipment to spread mulch
on outdoor lab paths. - Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby County – $1,000 toward supporting a school program
and for printed materials for students. - Sand Creek Elementary School – $2,000 toward purchasing playground equipment for
students - Franklin County 4-H Association, Inc., – $1,000 toward purchasing chairs for their new
expo hall. - Decatur County Kids Closet – $1,000 toward purchasing shoes to donate to children.
Decatur County REMC is proud to support our communities. One of our cooperative principles is
Concern for the Community, and our members demonstrate their commitment to giving back and making
an impact through this program.
Operation Roundup is a member-funded program established to support local charitable organizations
serving Decatur County REMC members and communities. When Decatur County REMC members
round up their bill to the next whole dollar each month, they are making a direct impact in their
community. With Decatur County REMC’s Operation Roundup, a little change can do a lot. Since the
program was established in 1999, Decatur County REMC has awarded 334 grants totaling over $609,000.
Operation Roundup information and grant applications can be found on the DCREMC website,
dcremc.com. Non-profit organizations may apply for the next grant cycle by July 31, 2024.