Pocket change can change lives. And, that’s exactly what your pocket change has done through Operation Roundup. In just five short years, Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation (WCECF) via Operation Roundup has granted $600,000 to 89 local charitable organizations. That’s over half a million dollars that has been given back and is making an impact in our local communities.
In this last round of grant dispersals, the WCECF board of directors awarded $71,500 to 9 worthy non-profit organizations that applied. The recipients, the amounts awarded, and the projects they will fund are:
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- The Texas Ramp Project was awarded $5K. Their mission is to establish and support regional wheelchair ramp-building programs across Texas. They provide free ramps to elderly and disabled clients in need. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor by individuals, local service clubs and churches.
- Winona Volunteer Fire Department received $1K and Alba Volunteer Fire Department received $7K. Each of these essential services will use the funds for much needed equipment to help protect firefighters as well as citizens.
- Help A Child Benefit received $5K to assist local foster children through scholarships, as well as to aid Scottish Rite Hospital and The NE Texas Advocacy Center.
- The Wood County Retired Teacher’s Association was granted $10K to assist with transportation of members for training opportunities in Austin.
- Meals on Wheels received $7,500 to help provide food for local seniors aged 60 and above who are nutritionally at risk.
- Hooves and Halos received $10K to help present free playdays for special needs individuals and their caregivers. Guests ride horses, enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, live music, games and a number of other activities.
- Wood County Healthcare Foundation received $13K to help fund phase II of the development of the Memory Health & Education Center that will serve those affected with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, as well as their caregivers.
- Helping Heroes Hunt was granted $13K to go toward a modified all-terrain vehicle that will accommodate a wheelchair and other disabilities. The organization offers all-expense paid recreational retreats to disabled veterans and first responders and their families.