The Lorain-Medina Rural Electric People Fund was established in January 1999. Since then, 738 grants totaling more than $2 million have been issued throughout the cooperative's service area.
People Fund
The LMRE People Fund board, which are appointed by the cooperative's board of directors, are named from throughout the Lorain-Medina Rural Electric service area. This board reviews and approves applications for assistance, based on need and funds available. Political issues or campaigns are not eligible for grants from the People Fund, as well as requests for assistance with utility bills, rent/mortgage payments, etc.
Members of the People Fund board are appointed for three-year terms. Their terms coincide with the three-year terms of the cooperative's board of directors.
Nearly 85 percent of Lorain-Medina Rural Electric's eligible residential members are currently participating in the Operation RoundUp program. Opting in or out of the program at any time is simple and easy to do. Just contact the cooperative or enclose a note with your monthly electric bill.
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