Communities in Schools of Henry County, Inc. (CIS) received a grant for $2,500 from the Central Georgia EMC Foundation to support their mentoring programs for Stockbridge and Henry County High School students. CIS of Henry County focuses on dropout prevention and student achievement.  Their goal is to support youth, improve graduation rates, promote academic achievement, and prepare students for both college and career pathways. Central Georgia EMC Membership Corporation customer-owners who participate in the Operation Round Up® program voluntarily elect to have their electric bills rounded up to the next dollar.

The donated amount averages about 50 cents per month for each participating customer-owner. The Central Georgia EMC Foundation Board of Directors then distributes the funds to qualifying charities in the CGEMC community. The CGEMC Foundation is accepting applications, which are available online at www.cgemc.com or can be picked up in person at the CGEMC office at 923 S. Mulberry St. in Jackson. Any eligible organizations seeking assistance in CGEMC’s 14-county service territory are encouraged to apply.