South Kentucky RECC has awarded People Fund grants to eleven worthy community organizations. The People Fund was started in 2004 at the request of members who wanted to financially help meet community needs not met by other agencies or resources.

To date, approximately 3,200 members are participating in The People Fund, which allows South Kentucky RECC members to “round up” their electric bills to the nearest dollar, with an average of 50 cents per participating member being contributed each month to the program.

Ruby Patterson, Vice President of Member Services and Public Relations for South Kentucky RECC, says anyone interested in participating in The People Fund and rounding up their bill can sign up through the South Kentucky RECC member portal at www.skrecc.com. Click the link below The People Fund heading to sign up your account(s) instantly. Members can also get an application from their South Kentucky RECC office or by calling their local office.

Any organization that wishes to apply for a grant can get an application on the SKRECC Web site at www.skrecc.com under the Programs and Services Menu item. The next application deadline is July 31.

South Kentucky RECC District Construction Manager Mitchell Staton presents the People Fund grant to Brandon Pharis, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, and Linda Bell, 4-H program assistant.