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Local groups receive Caring Neighbors grants

RITZVILLE - A rural power cooperative has donated funds to several local groups.

On Tuesday, July 9, Big Bend Electric Cooperative's Caring Neighbors program announced donations for several local non-profit efforts.

The recipient and their awards are as follows:

• Adams County Historical Society - $2,000 to help repair broken windows at the museum in Lind.

• Basin City Elementary - $600 to help purchase books for a literacy program.

• Franklin County Public Hospital District No. 1 - $1,188 to help purchase CPR manikins.

• Kahlotus FBLA - $2,000 to help fund student travel to the state convention.

• Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools - $466 to help purchase musical instruments; $300 to help fund FCCLA national's trip and $1,500 to help purchase a sports court for the community.

• North Franklin School District - $1,500 to provide funding for string music program.

• North Franklin Heritage Museum - $2,000 to help restore an historic bank/American Legion building in downtown Connell.

• Ritzville Public Library District No. 2 - $2,000 to help fund a summer reading program and $1,600 to purchase books for youth services.

• Washtucna School District - $1,000 to help fund a community mathematics night.

• Washtucna FFA - $1,500 to help purchase jackets and cover membership dues

The Caring Neighbors program is funded by donations from Big Bend Electric Co-op members, who allow their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar, with the change allocated to Caring Neighbors.

Local non-profit groups and municipalities may apply for Caring Neighbors funds by calling 509-659-1700.

 

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