Round Up Board Re-Focuses Efforts

Refined direction increases efficiency, helps more people

The volunteer board that oversees Walton EMC's Operation Round Up has recently fine-tuned the program's direction.

“We've re-evaluated Round Up and our major thrust is returning to funding community groups and organizations that serve the citizens of our ten-county area,” said Bob Hale, chairman of Walton Electric Trust.

Hale says community organizations are already in place with established procedures to attend to the everyday needs of individuals.

“The increasing number of individuals asking for assistance is putting a strain on the time and manpower of the Round Up board,” continued Hale.   “We don't have the resources to thoroughly investigate the exploding number of personal requests.”

“We'll support groups who are experts at this.   They have staff who can devote time to make sure the Round Up money we give them is used in the most effective way.”

Round Up will also continue to support groups that make life better for entire communities, like fire departments, civic clubs and youth and educational organizations.

But that doesn't mean Round Up won't help an individual if it's warranted.   “We'll still help people and families on a one-to-one basis if they've experienced a catastrophe or extreme emergency,” said Hale.

With hardly any effort, you can help Round Up serve others.   Walton EMC automatically rounds your electric bill to the next dollar.   The resulting small change is pooled with thousands of other customer-owners to make a huge impact.

Simply initial the space on your bill stub or click here to get started.

Here is a list of the latest Round Up beneficiaries.

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