More than $12,000 distributed through Operation Round Up
The generosity of Brown County Rural Electrical Association (REA) members has impacted many organizations, families and individuals this past year. Thanks to contributions from members who “round up” their electric bill to the nearest dollar each month, Operation Round Up was able to donate $12,100 to 26 organizations, six scholarships and five families in crisis this past year.
Each month, participating Brown County REA members electric bill payment is rounded up to the nearest dollar. The difference is put into the Round Up Trust account and becomes part of the funds distributed to worthy causes throughout the service area. For less than $12 per year, member contributions have helped provide support to area charitable organizations, individuals and families in crisis and scholarships.
Among the organizations to receive Operation Round Up contributions in 2020 were Bridging Brown County, Junior Achievement, Foundation Farm, Coats for Kids, Winthrop Lions Bandshell Project, Salvation Army Heat Share, Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion, Healthy Community Healthy Youth SPOTS program, Minnesota Brain Injury Force, South Central Minnesota Chapter of the Compassionate Friends and five area food shelves.
Since 1995, when Operation Round Up was started at Brown County REA, $213,875 has been contributed to organizations and individuals in the cooperative’s service area.
If you are part of an organization or project which would like to apply for funding through Operation Round Up, you may use the application found on the Brown County REA website at www.browncountyrea.coop, or contact the office at 794-3331 or 800-658-2368.