Reynolds November 13, 2025
Flint Energies Foundation Awards $12,500 in Grants to Crawford County Organizations
The Flint Energies Foundation awarded $12,500 in grants to two Crawford County organizations to support seniors, students, and youth programs in the community. These grants demonstrate the Foundation’s commitment to enriching lives and fostering opportunities for local residents.
The Crawford County Senior Center, operating under the umbrella of MGCAA, received a $7,500 grant to assist seniors both at the center and in their homes. Represented by Phyliss Ross and Gypsy Hicks, the center serves approximately 67 seniors who regularly attend Monday through Friday activities, as well as 40–50 homebound seniors through meal deliveries, care packages, and visits. “This grant allows us to purchase gift cards for our seniors, giving them the ability to meet their needs or enjoy a small treat of their choice,” said Ross. “It’s a meaningful way to provide care and independence to those we serve.”
Crawford County FCA was awarded a $5,000 grant to sponsor students attending FCA summer camp. Represented by Tom Mobley, the organization works with local high school volleyball and boys’ basketball athletes to encourage personal development through sports and faith-based programs. “This grant ensures that interested students will have the opportunity to attend FCA camp this summer, gaining valuable life skills and experiences,” said Mobley.
Together, these grants provide vital support to seniors and youth in Crawford County, reflecting the Flint Energies Foundation’s dedication to strengthening communities through education, recreation, and care.
The Flint Energies Foundation provides grants to local non-profits such as this one using money donated by Flint Energies Consumer-members through Operation Round Up®. The electric cooperative’s Members contribute $175,000 annually to the Flint Energies Foundation, which supports worthy causes in the 17 counties it serves. Operation Round Up is a way for participating Members to support multiple charitable organizations by simply allowing Flint Energies to round up their bills to the nearest dollar. Donations to Operation Round Up, which average only about $6 per year per member, are tax deductible. About 40% of Flint’s Membership participates in Operation Round Up, but that percentage continues to decline. If you are a Flint Energies Consumer-member and wish to contribute, you can sign up at www.flintenergies.com/ORU or by calling 1.800.342.3616.
The Flint Energies Foundation, a state-chartered, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, disburses all contributions to approved projects; Member contributions are not used for administration costs. Foundation Board members include Chair Joanne Hamlin, Lizella; Vice Chair Eloise Doty, Butler; Secretary Connie McCutchen, Midland; Treasurer John Luppino, Warner Robins; Gina Fink, Fort Valley; Charles Harrison, Grovania; Pat Bartness, Warner Robins; Traci Kemp, Warner Robins; Betty Chase, Oglethorpe; Roger Sinyard, Mauk; and Ian Russell, Fort Valley.
About Flint Energies
Flint Energies is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members in parts of 17 central Georgia counties. Flint employs 221 employees and serves almost 100,000 electric meters. We are 100% locally controlled and democratically governed by nine Directors elected from among the membership. In 1937, Flint Energies was created to bring people together to meet common needs like reliable electric energy, and our mission remains focused on improving the quality of life in Middle Georgia. Flint Energies is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Follow Flint on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
Contact:
Natalie Bradley, Community Relations Specialist, 478.847.5195, nbradley@flintemc.com