Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) The Power of Change has awarded over $122,500 in member-funded grants to 37 nonprofit organizations serving communities across REC’s service territory.
The latest round of funding supports initiatives related to food insecurity, senior and veteran assistance, youth development, emergency crisis support, health care and other projects serving those in need.
“The Power of Change demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when cooperative members come together to support their communities,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director – PR/Communications. “Every month, members who participate in the program help fund meaningful projects that address local needs and create lasting positive change for individuals and families throughout our region.”
Fall 2026 The Power of Change Recipients in the Cooperative’s eastern region included:
Hanover County Clean Technology Innovation Center, $3,511.19, Ashland, serves Caroline, Hanover, Spotsylvania, Louisa, Goochland, King William
Beaverdam Food Pantry, $5,000, Beaverdam, serves Louisa, Stafford, Caroline, Hanover, Culpeper, Goochland, Spotsylvania
Helping Hands Community Car, $3,500, Bumpass, serves Louisa
516 Project, $2,500, Fredericksburg, serves Caroline, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Orange, Louisa, Culpeper, Hanover, Essex
FailSafe-ERA, $5,000, Fredericksburg, serves Stafford, Caroline, Spotsylvania
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, $5,000, Fredericksburg, serves Stafford, Spotsylvania
GAD Youth Center, Inc., $2,500, Fredericksburg, serves Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford
Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, $3,218, Fredericksburg, serves Louisa, Rappahannock, Stafford, Fauquier, Caroline, Hanover, Madison, Warren, Frederick, Orange, Culpeper, Spotsylvania
St. George’s Episcopal Church, $5,000, Fredericksburg, serves Stafford, Caroline, Spotsylvania
St. Jude Catholic Church, $1,500, Fredericksburg, serves Caroline, Spotsylvania, Stafford
TAGGED, $3,000, Fredericksburg, serves Caroline, Fauquier, Greene, Louisa, Stafford, Warren, Orange, Culpeper, Spotsylvania, Rappahannock
Zoe Freedom Center, $3,600, Fredericksburg, serves Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford, Culpeper, Orange
Forward Foundation, $2,500, Glen Allen, serves Hanover, Goochland, Louisa, King William, Rappahannock
Quin Rivers, $5,000, Henrico, serves Hanover, Caroline, King & Queen, King William, Spotsylvania, Stafford
Holly’s Heart, $2,500, Mechanicsville, serves Essex, Stafford, Caroline, Fauquier, Hanover, King & Queen, Orange, Culpeper, King William, Spotsylvania, Frederick
Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia, Inc., $3,000, Richmond, serves Stafford, Caroline, Spotsylvania, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, King & Queen, King William,
Mom2Mom, $5,000, Culpeper, serves Greene, Louisa, Rappahannock, Stafford, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Culpeper, Spotsylvania, Albemarle
Linus Project (Project Linus) Culpeper, $3,000, Spotsylvania, serves Fauquier, Madison, Culpeper, Orange, Spotsylvania, Rappahannock, Louisa