Season of Giving: OEC Foundation Grants $36,900 to Local Organizations, Families

The OEC Foundation in October approved $36,900 in grants to local organizations and families in OEC's service area. The grants were made possible thanks to the thousands of OEC members who elect to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month, donating the change to the Operation Round Up (ORU) program.

Both Assistance League of Norman (ALN) and Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) received a $10,000 grant. The board also awarded grants to American Red Cross ($7,500 for disaster response and relief), American Legion of Tuttle ($3,700 for building updates) and Bridge Creek School ($3,000 for its Christmas Food Basket program).

"We are proud to continue partnering with ALN to help fund its annual Operation School Bell program," said Alan Davenport, OEC Foundation board president.

We're also proud to help the needs of foster children through the grant to CAB. Both organizations help ensure the children of our community are well cared for.

Individuals received assistance with eye care, food and an appliance purchase following a house fire.

OEC Foundation board welcomes Lisa Todd

Carla Kimberling of District 8 stepped down from the OEC Foundation board in October. She was an excellent representative of her district and will be missed. In her place, OEC Board Trustee Bob Usry of District 8 appointed Lisa Todd.

Todd, an interior designer from Norman, designed and renovated their current home and more throughout her career. She serves as volunteer and Parish Council Chairperson at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She and her husband, Mike, live in the home her parents built in 1966. They have two adult daughters.

Welcome to the OEC Foundation board, Lisa!