07/14/2026
Flint Energies Foundation awards over $200,000 to organizations across service area
The Flint Energies Foundation awarded $209,450 in grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, public safety agencies, and community programs throughout its 17-county service area in Middle and Southwest Georgia. The funding will support a wide range of initiatives that enhance education, public safety, workforce development, youth programs, and community enrichment.
The Flint Energies Foundation awarded $5,000 to Lion Heart FC to support the organization's growing youth soccer program and improve the experience for participating families. Represented by Marlon Scott, the organization shared its rapid growth and strong community impact through youth camps, volunteer initiatives, and year-round programming that serves hundreds of children annually. Mr. Scott stated, “With hundreds of children participating annually, having a golf cart to help transport equipment more efficiently and provide portable restroom accommodations at program sites are key."
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 over 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, Instagram and Facebook.
Contact:
Natalie Bradley, Community Relations Specialist, 478.847.5195, [email protected]
