Midwest Electric recently donated $14,640 to 17 west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund.

Thanks to the 90% of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, Midwest Electric has provided $1.4 million to local charitable causes since 1998.

The latest CCF grant recipients include:

• CHP Home Care & Hospice; $800 to provide meals for the adult day care center.
• Mercer County D.A.R.E.; $1,000 to fund the D.A.R.E. graduation party and supplies.
• Lima Symphony Orchestra; $500 for the Young People's Concert.
• Crossroads Crisis Center; $1,300 to provide special assistance to survivors.
• The Delphos Canal Commission; $800 for window, lighting, and security upgrades.
• New Knoxville Christmas in the Village; $750 for the Christmas in the Village event.
• Grand Lake Area Literature Festival; $500 to purchase awards for the Grand Lake Area Literature Festival.
• JTD Hospital Foundation; $850 for the Child Wellness event.
• Back the Blue; $1,200 to provide individual first aid kits for officers. 
• St. Marys Middle School Game Club; $500 to support the Tailgate for Cancer.
• Capabilities Charitable Fund; $1,200 to assist people with disabilities seeking employment
• St. Marys Tailgate for Cancer; $500 to support the tailgate for Cancer.
• Advocates for Compassion; $1,000 to assist caregivers in the community.
• Children's Hometown Holiday; $750 for the Ice skating rink at the Christmas celebration.
• Christmas Jubilee; $1,000 to assist families in the Wapakoneta School District to ensure everyone has a joyous holiday season.
• Miracle Meal; $1,000 to purchase food and supplies for their meal at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds.
• Auglaize County Historical Society; $990 to purchase banners displaying the historic barns of Auglaize County.

The Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund is a voluntary charitable program.  Participating members monthly electric bills are rounded up to the next dollar, with the additional pennies deposited in the Fund.  A Board of Trustees, composed of nine cooperative members and separate from the Midwest Electric Board of Trustees, oversee the application and allocation process.

Individuals or organizations can obtain an application by contacting Midwest Electric at 1-800-962-3830 or visiting midwestrec.com/community-connection-fund.