In September, the Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) Foundation Board awarded grants totaling $21,000 to support community projects, including:

• Angel House of Georgia, Inc.:  $1,500 – To provide grants for women entering their substance abuse program. Samaritans
• Together of Henry County, Inc.: $5,000 – To provide financial aid to the unemployed, underemployed, and those living on a limited income in Henry County.
• Manna From Above, Inc.: $2,500 – To purchase food for children through their Backpack Buddies program.
• Calvin Center: $1,500 – To fund scholarships for their Therapeutic Equestrian Program.
• Monroe County Kingdom Builders: $3,000 –  To purchase materials for home repairs.
• MedCen Foundation, Inc.: $5,000 –  To purchase patient care boards for the Monroe County Hospital medical, surgical, and emergency department rooms.
• Operation Appreciation: $2,500 – To provide COVID-19 emergency relief for veterans and their families.

The average Operation Round Up participant's donation is fifty cents per month, but that "change" adds up to makes a big difference in local communities.