SVEC In the Community April 2021

First-Quarter Operation Round Up Report

More than $26,000 raised for local students

Thanks to our members, Operation Round Up has gotten off to a great start in 2021. By rounding up their electric bills and making an average monthly donation of just 50 cents, SVEC members contributed a total of $26,420 to give local students the tools they need for a great education.

One of the highlights of the first quarter was the installation of a WeatherSTEM weather station at Suwannee Pineview Elementary. The station will serve as a learning tool for students throughout the school district and will also help coaches monitor weather conditions to keep athletes safe.

Year to Date

• Funds collected: $26,420
• Grants approved: 64, worth $37,688

Life of Program

• Funds collected: $236,059
• Grants approved: 467, worth $230,495

Photo Finish

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2021 Arc North Florida Lawn Mower Race last month. SVEC was proud to sponsor a pit stop where contestants raced to see how fast they could thread nuts onto a bolt while wearing lineman gloves made of thick rubber. All proceeds from the event help Arc support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.