改变的力量

Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

项目基本

“变革的力量”项目是由Ravalli电力合作社(REC)合作社成员资助的一个社区外展项目. 会员们的贡献是把每个月的电费凑近到最近的一美元. 收集账单的“零钱”用于资助当地有需要的组织.

改变的力量 Mission

“变革的力量”计划的目标是帮助当地组织和社区解决青年领域未满足的需求, 教育, 公共安全, 健康, community and emergency services to name a few.

申请资助

All requests must be made by filling out an application. All applications will be considered. 变革力量委员会每季度审查一次请求，并在会上决定和分配资金. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large amount of donation requests our program receives, applicants may only submit a donation request one time within a 12 month time period.

关于

在任何地方，很少有项目能像“改变的力量”项目那样，对拉瓦利县人民的生活产生改变生活的影响.

到目前为止, 全国各地的其他参与合作社的成员仅仅通过允许他们每月的电费被凑整到最近的美元，就向他们的社区回馈了5000多万美元.

参与全国各地的项目所产生的钱以许多不同的方式帮助了社区. 例如, 紧急反应机构已获得资金，用于购买必要的设备，以迅速响应职责召唤. 青年组织, such as Boys and Girls Clubs and 4-H, 是否曾获得资助，使他们能够购买娱乐设备和活动用品. 通过该计划筹集的资金100%将用于支持当地有需要的组织.

的 way it works is quite simple. If a member’s electric bill is $64.17 and the bill is rounded up to $65, then $0.83 would be allocated to the 改变的力量 program. 该项目的运行没有任何成本，而且100%的资金都将返还给拉瓦利县.

每位参与会员每年向“改变的力量”捐款的平均数额不到6美元. At most, a member will donate $11.玛雅吧软件 for the entire year.

All members will be auto enrolled to start the program. 然而，这是一个自愿计划，成员可以随时通过拨打办公室电话选择退出 (406) 961-3001.

A 5 member volunteer board of directors governs the 改变的力量 program. This board is made up of REC members and operates independent of the cooperative’s board. 变革的力量董事会每季度召开一次会议，评估申请并决定哪些组织将获得资金.

“改变的力量”计划为REC成员提供了一个机会，每个月只需几美分就可以帮助他们的社区有所作为.

应用程序

应用程序 Deadline: March 11, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large amount of donation requests our program receives, applicants may only submit a donation request one time within a 12 month time period.

改变的力量 应用程序

改变的力量 Donation Recipients

的 following are an example of some of the many donations the program has made:

爱你的汉密尔顿

提供代币和洗衣皂，为比特鲁特山谷有需要的无家可归者和低收入家庭提供免费洗衣服务. 爱汉密尔顿洗衣店是一个非营利组织，其使命是为无家可归者和低收入者提供在汉密尔顿的Fast and Fluffy免费洗衣服和床上用品的机会,MT.

顶峰就业中心

Funds to purchase a new laptop for their Auto/CAD program, and additional computer desks and chairs for their classrooms.  顶峰职业中心是一个非营利组织，其使命是帮助人们找到并开始新的职业，这将有助于提高他们的生活质量. 他们提供免学费的个人和专业培训课程，帮助人们取得成功，实现终身目标和事业.

Linda Massa Youth Home Hamilton

Funds to purchase new mattresses and toppers for the youth beds. 的 staff at the youth home care for children who are facing abuse, 忽视, emotional trauma and substance abuse problems. 的 任务 青年之家的 “to help every youth feel safe, have a sense of belonging and find a place to call home.” 

Bitterroot Valley Military Program

Funds to purchase 2 inflatable rafts to teach water safety, 领导, and teamwork with cadets in training. 的 (BVMP) is a veteran staffed program focused on 领导, citizenship through community service, 自律, 健康的生活, drug-free lifestyle while developing physical fitness, and essential life skills.

Total donations to date: $156,920.50

2021年捐款(PDF)

2022年捐款(PDF)

2023捐款(PDF)

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