On April 28, the Operation Round Up board of directors announced three grants, totaling $9,500, was awarded to the Indiana Troopers Youth Service, Encore Performing Arts and Care and Share of Marshall County.
The Indiana Troopers Youth Service received funding to help with their youth summer camp for children 11-14 years of age that are at risk youth. The Indiana State Police offers young people an exciting, up-close look at law enforcement and the criminal justice system through its youth camps. The camp is designed to help students gain respect for themselves and others through programs, which demonstrate the rewards of hard work and dedication. For more information on the Indiana Troopers Youth Service visit www.trooper.org.
Encore Performing Arts received funding to assist with their artSparks program and Missoula Children’s Theatre play. The artSparks program is designed to provide young performers with educational tools that will ignite their hidden talents through the integration of story, dance, acting, singing, costume design, writing, and music making. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a program that provides a week-long residency “starring” 50-60 local students in a full-scale musical. For more information on Encore Performing Arts visit http://encoreperformingarts.org.
Care and Share of Marshall County received funding to continue their efforts in helping families or households that are struggling financially and/or feeling hopeless in their situation not knowing what to do next. This includes, among other crisis, not being able to meet their rent expense and facing possible eviction and even homelessness. For more information on Care and Share of Marshall County visit www.prettylaketrinityumc.org.
The Operation Round Up board is honored to have the opportunity to support these organizations that help make the community a better place. The grants funded are made possible by the generosity of the Marshall County REMC members who participate in the program and the Marshall County Community Foundation. The Operation Round Up Board would like to thank you for your continued support.
If your organization is interested in applying for an Operation Round Up grant please contact Emily Howard, communications specialist at the Marshall County REMC office or email ehoward@marshallremc.com. Applications can also be found on Marshall County REMC’s website at www.marshallremc.com.
