FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Power of Change has awarded $122,185.32 in member-funded grants to 40 nonprofit organizations serving communities across Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s 22-county service area.
The spring 2026 grants support programs focused on food insecurity, housing and shelter assistance, health care, education, emergency services and other community needs.
Notable initiatives include The Fairy Godmother Project in Fredericksburg, which received $8,301.60 for its Fighting Food Insecurity for Families Facing Pediatric Cancer program; The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education in Montpelier, which received $4,300 for its Summer Focused Arts Education Initiative to expand access to creative programming for youth and families; and Ramp Access Made Possible by Students, or RampsRVA, which received $2,500 to help build wheelchair-accessible ramps for Hanover County residents with mobility needs.
“The Power of Change shows what can happen when thousands of REC member-owners come together to support their communities,” said Casey Hollins, managing director – communications and public relations at REC. “An average contribution of just 51 cents a month helps fund programs that provide food, shelter, health care, education, emergency services and other critical support across our service area.”
Currently, more than 37,000 member-owners participate by rounding up their electric bill to the next whole dollar.