Operation Round Up Program
Together, our small change makes a big difference!
What it is:
Operation Round Up® is a charitable fundraising program that lets you donate the spare change on your energy bill to help those in need throughout your community. With an average donation of only $6.00 per year, and never more than 99 cents a month, you can make a small investment that pays big dividends in your community.
Operation Round Up is a program that some 230 co-ops across the country have instituted with a great deal of success and wide acceptance from their membership. We hope to provide that same positive affect on our community with the participation of our members.
How it works:
When members participate in the program, we “round up” their energy bill to the next dollar. The difference goes into a special fund administered by Marshall County REMC and is distributed by an independent board of directors. The directors will send the money right back into the community, to the places that need it most.
Although every member’s donation will be less than $1.00 per month, we can work together to build this fund for everyone’s benefit. If 5,000 members participate with an average donation of just $6.00 per year, that’s $30,000 we can put to work in our community.
What the grants will be used for:
Operation Round Up® can help assist with community needs, such as:
- Programs for seniors, youth and students
- School supplies and clothing for those in need
- New firefighting equipment
- Emergency medical personnel
- Food banks
Enroll in the Operation Round Up Program
Operation Round Up® does NOT:
- Increase your energy rates
- Fund political or private interests in the community
- Pay utility bills
How to Opt-Out of the program:
If you would not like to participate in Operation Round Up®, please call the Marshall County REMC office or send an email to Marketing & Communications Manager, Arianna Thome at athome@marshallremc.com.
How do I enroll in Operation Round Up:
Enroll in Operation Round Up in the form at the top of this page, or call our office at 574-936-3161.
Who distributes the funds:
The Operation Round Up® funds will be distributed by a board of directors elected by the REMC Board of Directors. The Operation Round Up® Board of Directors will meet quarterly to review the grant applications and select which grants will be funded.
How to request a grant:
Interested parties must complete and submit a grant application form, with supporting documents and provide eight stapled copies in a sealed envelope to the Marshall County REMC office. The grant application is available below. Grant applications will be reviewed at scheduled quarterly meetings.
For more information on grant requests, contact our Marketing & Communications Manager Arianna Thome at athome@marshallremc.com or call the office at 574-936-3161.
Please allow at least 30 days after each deadline for a decision to be finalized and for you to be notified. This timeframe allows us to gather and organize all applications and supporting materials, and gives the board adequate time to review everything carefully before meeting to make final decisions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.