(CUMMING, GA) The Sawnee Electric Foundation is pleased to announce that $50,272 in grants were awarded for the third quarter. These funds have been designated for local nonprofit organizations as well as the Bright Ideas initiative, which aims to foster innovation and creativity within the classroom.
The Foundation Board of Trustees approved $32,863 to the following deserving organizations that address needs in local communities.
- ALS United of Georgia, Inc.
- Dawson Community Food Bank, Inc.
- North Fulton Community Charities, Inc.
- Family Promise of Fulton County
- Camp Kudzu, Inc.
- There’s Hope for the Hungry, Inc.
- The Children’s Center for Hope and Healing, Inc.
- Historical Society of Cumming-Forsyth County, Inc.
Additionally, $17,409 was gifted to several local teachers through the Bright Ideas program to support an educational project in their classroom. The following teachers received a Bright Ideas grant.
| Teacher | School | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
| Felicia Barnick | Matt Elementary School | Hands-On Materials for a Computer Science Classroom |
| Bridget Bryson | Desana Middle School | Design, Make or Take in the Media Center |
| Juliana Je | Denmark High School | Share the Light 2.0 |
| Aren Metcalf | Whitlow Elementary School | Snap Words |
| Melissa Keel | Haw Creek Elementary School | We are on a ROLL |
| Samantha Warren | North Forsyth High School | Conservation of Momentum |
| Charlotte Stevens | North Forsyth High School | Science Ambassadors |
| Mallory Bramblett | The Cottage School | Primary Music Program |
| Mary Cartenuto | Denmark High School | Exploring Genetic Modification in Our Food |
| James Powell | Blacks Mill Elementary School | Building Brillance: Lego STEM Explorations |
| Elizabeth Thomas | New Hope Elementary School | Zoo Explorers |
| Elissa Hughes | Little Mill Middle School | Every Mustang Matters |
"The Sawnee Electric Foundation is committed to making an impact in our community. These grants exemplify its dedication to fostering growth, innovation, and positive change,” said Mandy Love, Associate Vice President of Member Services.
The funds for these grants are made possible by the generous participation of Sawnee EMC members in the Operation Round Up program. Through this initiative, Sawnee members voluntarily round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the additional funds contributing directly to the Foundation. This collective action embodies the spirit of community and illustrates the power small contributions can achieve a significant impact.
Questions about this program or the Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation can be found online at www.sawnee.coop/round_up or directed to Mandy Love, Associate Vice President of Member Services for Sawnee EMC at 678-455-1579 or via email at mandy.love@sawnee.coop.
About Sawnee EMC and the Sawnee Electric Foundation
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to approximately 202,700 accounts in seven (7) counties of greater north Georgia. The Sawnee Electric Foundation was created in 2003 with the mission of providing charitable donations within the Sawnee communities. The Foundation exists to enhance the way of life for those in need, with financial assistance to selected charitable organizations. Sawnee always stands ready to meet the needs of its members/owners. SEMC strives daily to live up to their motto…
“At Sawnee EMC, We’re More Than Electricity, We’re Service”.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.