Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative awards $22,500 to area organizations
Published Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, 6:12 pm
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The Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up Committee has awarded $22,500 in grants to 14 area organizations.
The 10-person panel, composed of nine members and an SVEC employee, uses funds from co-op members who voluntarily round up their bills to the nearest even dollar. SVEC assists with a corporate contribution.
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