Cherryland Cares Awards $15,400 To Four Nonprofits

At its second-quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to four local nonprofit organizations: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Baby Pantry, Child & Family Services of Northwest Michigan, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan, and Bethany – Safe Families for Children. The funding will stock shelves at the baby pantry, support the Big Brothers Big Sisters tutoring program, help Bethany’s Safe Families for Children program expand, and contribute to Child & Family Services’ annual Brown Bag Campaign.

In 2022, Cherryland Cares has awarded a total of $31,400 in grants to area nonprofits.

The Cherryland Cares board is comprised of five volunteer Cherryland members. The funds distributed by Cherryland Cares are a result of members electing to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Members can contribute to the Cherryland Cares fund by calling 231-486-9200, signing up through SmartHub, or emailing us at [email protected].

If you are an area nonprofit agency seeking financial help, third-quarter grant applications are due Friday, Sept. 16. For more information, please call Dawn Garrock at 231-486-9234 or email her at [email protected].

Members Earn Rebates With Energy Efficient Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy-efficient upgrades in their homes or businesses. Common upgrades include purchasing Energy Star qualified appliances or choosing to go electric with their next vehicle.

For a guide to our residential rebate program and a complete listing of rebates available on Energy Star qualified appliances, click here.

Co-op Offers Suite of Solar Programs For Members

Interested in going solar? Cherryland offers a suite of solar programs for those who want to support renewable energy with their cooperative. The suite includes community solar, net metering, and buy-all sell-all programs. Whether you want to cover your annual energy costs or use the clean energy you generate, there is a solar program for everyone!

To learn more, click here.