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The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (Foundation), created by Sawnee EMC in 2003, announced today that it will distribute more than $24,000 to ten (10) local nonprofit organizations. The funds for
Sawnee EMC’s Operation Round Up gives away over $26,000 to local charities and projects
Sawnee EMC will be distributing over $26,000 to local charities and projects in Dawson and other surrounding counties through its Operation Round Up program, according to a press release by the organization.
“The Foundation Board approved $22,829 for local charitable organizations and $4,288.03 for its Bright Ideas teachers grants,” the release said.
The organizations that received money from the program include the Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County and K.A.R.E. for Kids, as well as For Her Glory, Families of Children Under Stress and Mentor Me North Georgia. Several schools also received Bright Ideas grants through the program, including Black’s Mill Elementary School in Dawson County.
Canton Daily Ledger
The Spoon River Electric Operation Round Up Committee recently donated $2,500 to five of the local food pantries within their service territory and $1,500 to the VIT High School Science Lab. Pantries receiving donations include; the Cuba Food Pantry, 1st Baptist Church of Canton Food Pantry, St. Mary’s Food Pantry of Canton, Glasford United Methodist Church Food Pantry, and the Bushnell Area Ministerial Association Food Pantry.
The Spoon River Electric Operation Round Up Committee has been very fortunate to continue donating to local organizations and food pantries throughout the service territory. They hope to be able to visit all of their organizations again soon!
Sawnee EMC announces new director of foundation board, donates to local food banks Adrian Flack
The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation announced on Friday, Jan. 22, that Ed Ledbetter, a founding member of the Sawnee Foundation Board, retired from his director position. The Sawnee EMC Board of Directors appointed Adrian Flack to serve Ledbetter’s unexpired term on Thursday, Jan. 21.
Ledbetter served as a Foundation Director for over 17 years, voluntarily serving the local community. Flack has similar experience serving the Forsyth County community through various organizations. Flack is also a local business owner in Forsyth.
“We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Flack to his new role on the Sawnee Foundation’s Board and we extend our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Mr. Ledbetter for his dedication to service and helping those in need,” said Deborah Pelfrey, chairwoman of the Sawnee Foundation Board.