$35,437 awarded in latest round of funding 8:00 am, Apr. 30, 2021
JACKSON The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recently recognized local organizations receiving $35,437 through Operation Round Up.
These donations occur due to monthly contributions by participating Federated members. A total of 29 groups received money in this 53rd round of funding:
The following organizations were funded: LaCrosse 4-H Club, Heron Lake, $250 in matching funds for HLO students’ “Caring Connection Shop” for school supplies, personal items, food, and gently used clothes; Martin County Historical Society, Fairmont, $400 to replace two mannequins to display historical clothing; JCC Middle School, Lakefield, $400 to buy “Sit & Knit” supplies for 25 students in grades 4-8; Jackson County Central Post Prom, $500 to hire post prom comedian to provide safe and fun prom; Jackson Boy Scout Pack 80, $500 to assist scouts who can’t afford to participate in Pine Wood Derby, Penguin