改变的力量

Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

项目基本

的 改变的力量 Program is a community outreach program funded by Ravalli Electric Cooperative (REC) co-op members. Members contribute by rounding up their electric bill payments each month to the nearest dollar. 的 “change” collected from rounding up bills is used to help fund local organizations in need.

改变的力量 Mission

的 goal of the 改变的力量 program is to help local organizations and communities address unmet needs in the areas of youth, 教育, 公共安全, 健康, community and emergency services to name a few.

申请资助

All requests must be made by filling out an application. All applications will be considered. Requests are reviewed by the 改变的力量 Board on a quarterly basis where funds will be decided and later distributed. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large amount of donation requests our program receives, applicants may only submit a donation request one time within a 12 month time period.

关于

Few programs anywhere can boast the life-changing impact that the 改变的力量 program can make upon the lives of people in Ravalli County.

到目前为止, other participating cooperative members throughout the nation have given over $50 million back into their communities by simply allowing their monthly electric bills to be rounded-up to the nearest dollar.

的 money generated from participation in programs all over the country has helped communities in many different ways. 例如, Emergency Response Agencies have been granted funds to purchase equipment necessary to answer swiftly the call of duty. 青年组织, such as Boys and Girls Clubs and 4-H, have received grants that have allowed them to buy recreational equipment and supplies for their activities. 100% of the funds collected through this program will be used in support of local organizations in need.

的 way it works is quite simple. If a member’s electric bill is $64.17 and the bill is rounded up to $65, then $0.83 would be allocated to the 改变的力量 program. 的re are no costs associated with running the program and 100% of the funds are distributed back into Ravalli County.

的 average yearly donation to 改变的力量 by a participating member is less than $6. At most, a member will donate $11.玛雅吧软件 for the entire year.

All members will be auto enrolled to start the program. This is a voluntary program however, and members can opt-out at any time by calling the office at (406) 961-3001.

A 5 member volunteer board of directors governs the 改变的力量 program. This board is made up of REC members and operates independent of the cooperative’s board. 的 改变的力量 board meet quarterly to evaluate applications and decide which organizations will receive funds.

的 改变的力量 program is a chance for REC members to help make a difference in their communities for just a few cents each month.

应用程序

应用程序 Deadline: June 17, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large amount of donation requests our program receives, applicants may only submit a donation request one time within a 12 month time period.

改变的力量 应用程序

改变的力量 Donation Recipients

的 following are an example of some of the many donations the program has made:

Laundry Love Hamilton

Funds to provide tokens and laundry soap for free laundry service to homeless and low income families in need in the Bitterroot Valley. Laundry Love Hamilton is a  non-profit organization that has a 任务 to offer the homeless and low income individuals an opportunity to wash their laundry and bedding for free at Fast and Fluffy in Hamilton,MT.

顶峰就业中心

Funds to purchase a new laptop for their Auto/CAD program, and additional computer desks and chairs for their classrooms.  顶峰就业中心 is a nonprofit organization whose 任务 is to help people find and start new careers that will help improve their quality of life. 的y offer tuition free personal and professional training programs to help people succeed and achieve life long goals and careers.

Linda Massa Youth Home Hamilton

Funds to purchase new mattresses and toppers for the youth beds. 的 staff at the youth home care for children who are facing abuse, 忽视, emotional trauma and substance abuse problems. 的 任务 青年之家的 “to help every youth feel safe, have a sense of belonging and find a place to call home.” 

Bitterroot Valley Military Program

Funds to purchase 2 inflatable rafts to teach water safety, 领导, and teamwork with cadets in training. 的 (BVMP) is a veteran staffed program focused on 领导, citizenship through community service, 自律, 健康的生活, drug-free lifestyle while developing physical fitness, and essential life skills.

Total donations to date: $167,427.50

2021年捐款(PDF)

2022年捐款(PDF)

2023捐款(PDF)

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