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ST. MARYS Midwest Electric recently donated a total of $17,200 to 19 west-central Ohio non-profit organizations and community projects through its Community Connection Fund (CCF).
Three Van Wert County organizations or projects were among receiving funding from the electric cooperative. The Van Wert Family YMCA received $1.000 to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for its swimming pool area, Portal 2:20 Teen Center in Van Wert received $500 to purchase new signage, and the Ohio City Warrior Trail project received $950 to purchase material to maintain the trail.
Community Connection Fund Trustee Robert Gaberdiel presents a donation to representatives of Portal 2:20 Teen Center in Van Wert.
Midwest members donate $11,500 to local causes Midwest donations ST.
MARYS Midwest Electric recently donated $11,500 to 7 west-central
Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s
Community Connection Fund.
Thanks to the 89% of members who round
up their electric bill and donate to this fund, Midwest Electric has
provided $1,182,914 to 984 local charitable causes since 1998.
The latest recipients of grants include: JTD Hospital Foundation, Auglaize County; $2,500 for iScreen Vision technology for pediatric vision screening Andrews House of Hope, Allen County; $2,000 for their faith-based recovery house for women New Knoxville Historical Society, Auglaize County; $2,000 to restore the exterior of their 1845 log cabin Family Care Options, Inc., Mercer County; $2,000 for a ceiling lift to move clients safely
Midwest Electric members donate $11,500 to 7 local causes
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Crossroads Crisis Center, Allen County, received $1,500 from the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund to support victims of domestic violence.
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Family Care Options, Inc., Mercer County, received $2,000 from the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund for a ceiling lift to move clients safely.
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New Knoxville Historical Society, Auglaize County, received $2,000 from the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund to restore the exterior of its 1845 log cabin.
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United Way of Greater Lima, Allen County, received $500 from the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund to help people with food, housing, health care and utilities, including senior citizens.