Operation RoundUp:
Spare change can help your neighbors

When Northeastern REMC was founded in 1936, people joined together to build their own electric system because private power companies refused to serve rural areas. Continuing this principle of working together, we have implemented a program which helps co-op members reach out to worthy causes in their communities and work together to help others. This program is called Operation RoundUp®. Read More Close [x]

The way this program works is simple. Each month Northeastern "rounds up" the electric bills of participating members to the next highest dollar. For example, a bill for $83.76 would be rounded to $84.00 and .24¢ would be donated to the program from this bill. The program is strictly voluntary. Members must opt-in the program by contacting our member services department and requesting to participate in the program.

All donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by the board of trustees of Northeastern REMC Community Trust, Inc.

Those eligible to apply for funds include all individuals in our service territory, and organizations with financial need. For the most part, funds will be provided to meet the needs of applicants which aren’t being met through other sources. Funding for political contributions and payment of utility bills will not be considered. Applications for funds are reviewed by the trustee board three times a year.

Each member who participates will receive an annual summary of their contributions on their December bill. All contributions to Operation RoundUp® are tax-deductible. On the average, each member contributes approximately $6.00 per year. The whole concept of this program is "Small change that changes lives". For more information, call Northeastern at 244-6111 or 625-3700, or email us.

The following organizations received funds from Northeastern REMC's Operation RoundUp® program in 2011: Read More Close [x]

Camp Whitley

Boy Scouts of America,
Anthony Wayne Chapter

Community Harvest Food Bank

Arcola Voluneer Fire Department

Donovan Kessler Little Swimmers Scholarship Fund

Junior Achievement/Whitley County

Boy Scout Troop 84

Helpline of Whitley County

Click here for PDF application for Individual/Family.

 
Click here for PDF application for Agency/Organization.  

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