FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Reynolds ▪ October 2, 2024
Flint Energies Foundation grant funds Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes
The Flint Energies Foundation granted Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, Inc., $6,100. The requested funds will be used to assist with the purchase of paddleboards and canoes for outdoor activities, as well as 68 chairs for use at the pavilion and chair racks for storage.
Shayne Goddard, Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, Inc., representative stated, “Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes has five campuses across the state and has seen 27,000 students come through its program since 1993. Camp Pioneer is a campus in Troup County that allows hundreds of kids from Flint’s service territory to connect with nature through camping experiences. The Pioneer Campus is in need of equipment so that the campers can engage in outdoor activities, including chairs for hot outdoor events.”
The Flint Energies Foundation provides grants to local non-profits such as this one using money donated by Flint Energies Consumer-members through Operation Round Up®. The electric cooperative’s Members contribute $175,000 annually to the Flint Energies Foundation, which supports worthy causes in the 17 counties it serves. Operation Round Up is a way for participating Members to support multiple charitable organizations by simply allowing Flint Energies to round up their bills to the nearest dollar. Donations to Operation Round Up, which average only about $6 per year per member, are tax deductible. About 40% of Flint’s Membership participates in Operation Round Up, but that percentage continues to decline. If you are a Flint Energies Consumer-member and wish to contribute, you can sign up at www.flintenergies.com/ORU or by calling 1.800.342.3616.
The Flint Energies Foundation, a state-chartered, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, disburses all contributions to approved projects; Member contributions are not used for administration costs. Foundation Board members include Chair Joanne Hamlin, Lizella; Vice Chair Eloise Doty, Butler; Secretary Connie McCutchen, Midland; Treasurer John Luppino, Warner Robins; Gina Fink, Fort Valley; Charles Harrison, Grovania; Pat Bartness, Warner Robins; Traci Kemp, Warner Robins; Betty Chase, Oglethorpe; Roger Sinyard, Mauk; and Ian Russell, Fort Valley.
About Flint Energies
Flint Energies is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members in parts of 17 central Georgia counties. Flint employs 221 employees and serves nearly 94,000 electric meters. We are 100% locally controlled and democratically governed by nine Directors elected from among the membership. In 1937, Flint Energies was created to bring people together to meet common needs like reliable electric energy, and our mission remains focused on improving the quality of life in Middle Georgia. Flint Energies is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Follow Flint on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
Contact:
Natalie Bradley, Community Connections Specialist, 478.847.5195, nbradley@flintemc.com