Operation Round Up
$9,716,083.53
Total Operation Round Up Dollars Raised
Operation Round Up® is Walton EMC’s community assistance program.
The concept is to extend the principle on which electric cooperatives were built more than 90 years ago –– neighbor helping neighbor –– and as a cooperative to follow one of our core principles, which is commitment to community.
The program is a simple and rewarding way for our customer-owners to raise money for local charities, needy individuals and service organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you elect to participate, your monthly electric bill will be “rounded up” to the next dollar. For example, if your bill is $52.51, you’ll pay $53.00. The extra 49 cents goes to a special fund administered by volunteer co-op members through the Walton EMC Trust. You’ll give an average of 50 cents a month or $6 a year. Any administrative costs are absorbed by Walton EMC, so 100 percent of your donation is used to make life better. And the Trust’s bylaws specifically prohibit paying electric bills with the money you donate. It’s also tax deductible.
Becoming an Operation Round Up donor is easy! Sign Up with this form. You can discontinue your contribution at any time.
Your monthly bill shows how much is being contributed to Operation Round Up. In December, your bill will have a yearly total for tax purposes.
The Trust Board
Members of the Walton Electric Trust Board are named by Walton EMC’s Board of Directors. Each co-op board member selects a trust board member from the district he or she represents.
Board members volunteer many hours to make sure Operation Round Up funds are spent in the most responsible way.
Operation Round Up® Recipients
Here are recent individuals and groups in Walton EMC’s 10-county service area that have benefited from Round Up funds:
$10,000
Adventure Bags
All of Walton EMC's Service Area
Funding to provide essential supplies given in backpacks to children experiencing crisis.
$10,000
Alcovy CASA
Newton & Walton Counties
Funding to provide education and training for volunteers who represent children experiencing foster care.
$10,000
The Ark United Ministry Outreach Center
Clarke & Oconee Counties
Provides funding for emergency housing assistance to those who have experienced a sudden loss of income and are facing eviction.
$10,000
Athens Area Diaper Bank
Barrow, Clarke, Greene, Morgan, Oconee & Walton Counties
Funding to provide diapers to WIC clinics within our service area.
$5,000
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Barrow, Clarke, Greene, Morgan, Oconee & Walton Counties
Funding for emergency shelter program that offers a safe place to stay for families with children under 18 while they stabilize and plan their next step.
$10,000
Camp Kudzu
All of Walton EMC's Service Area
Funding to provide camp experience to youth with Type 1 Diabetes. This camp teaches self-management skills that will support strong long-term health and builds connections with other youth.
$10,000
Camp SPEAK
Barrow, Clarke, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Newton, Oconee & Walton Counties
Funding to provide scholarships for an overnight camp designed to support children who use communication devices and their families.
$6,000
City of Hope Athens
Barrow & Morgan Counties
Funding to provide essential food items for emergency distribution.
$5,000
CURE Childhood Cancer
All of Walton EMC's Service Area
Funding to provide meals and essential expenses to families during a child’s cancer treatment.
$5,000
Foster Siblings Reunited
All of Walton EMC's Service Area
Funding to provide camp to siblings in foster care, living in separate homes or other out of home care, to allow siblings time to re-unite and re-connect.
$10,000
Gwinnett Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association
Gwinnett County
Funding to provide and distribute fire escape ladders for residents of Gwinnett County.
$1,200
Madison Kiwanis Club
Morgan County
Funding to support upcoming service projects in Morgan County.
$5,000
New Path 1010
Barrow County
Funding to provide reliable meals for Barrow County students in need to take home ensuring they have food over the weekend.
$10,000
Prevent Child Abuse Athens
Barrow, Clarke, Greene, Gwinnett, Morgan, Oconee, Rockdale & Walton Counties
Funding to support the First Steps program which provides education and resources to expectant and new parents in order to encourage a safe & healthy childhood.
$10,000
Spectrum Autism Support Group
Barrow, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale & Walton Counties
Funding to provide day camp experiences to individuals with all levels of autism, ages 4-30 and up.
$3,000
Team Up Mentoring
Barrow, Oconee & Walton Counties
Funding to support a 6-week summer camp for students Pre-k to 12th grade. This camp encourages learning, social & life skills and healthy minds & bodies.
$20,085
Assistance to two individuals
Updated May 27, 2026
Heirborn Servants Project Manager Tiffany Castro, left, accepts an Operation Round Up donation from Walton EMC Communications Specialist Morgan Barfield. The funds will help to provide transportation for single mothers and trafficking victims.
Apply for Funds:
*Please note: Applicants may request support from one program – either Operation Round Up or Walton EMC Charitable Giving. Learn more about our other program here.
Walton EMC is accepting applications for the next distribution of Operation Round Up funds. Non-profit community-based organizations and individuals in need in the 10-county area served by Walton EMC are eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed by the trust board, and a decision is then made on disbursement of funds.
Or call: 770.266.2353, to receive an application by mail.
Contact Us
Call (770) 267.2505 to speak to a Customer Care Representative from Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.