Trinity Valley Electric Co-op Public Relations Representative Kari Wilmeth, right, presents a grant check to Mathew Akin and Ken Davis from the Athens Thrift Store. The TVEC Charitable Foundation recently awarded six grants totaling $20,000. Founded in 2013, the foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization. It was created to serve the community and help improve the quality of life for residents in our service area. The foundation is funded entirely by donations from TVEC members who participate in Operation Round Up. (Courtesy photo)