Operation Round Up

$9,152,665.98

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 over 85 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.

The trust board volunteers 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:

$5,100

Angel House of Georgia

location All of Walton EMC’s Service Area

Provides for admissions and daily living assistance to women who need substance abuse treatment but lack the resources to begin their recovery journey.

$13,000

Monroe Lion's Club

location Walton County

Funding to help those in the community in need of eye exams and glasses including students, elderly and disabled.

$1,600

The Next Stop Foundation

location Gwinnett, Barrow & Dekalb Counties

Funding to support the organization’s space where adults with disabilities can come together to build connections, enjoy learning skills and participate in music therapy.

$9,000

NG3

location Gwinnett, Oconee & Walton Counties

Funding to support expanding character development program into 3 additional high schools.

$2,800

Partnership of Families, Children & Youth

location Walton County

Provides training for parents, caregivers and teachers of those with significant disabilities to learn more about financial planning, guardianship, mental health & more that will benefit their loved one.

$8,500

Path United

location Barrow, Gwinnett & Walton Counties

Funds to be used for summer program costs, allowing children from low-income families to participate in positive programs and learn from positive role models during long summer days.

$3,800

Sojourner Truth Observational Study Hometel

location Oconee County

Funding to assist program that supports social interaction and educational programs for both seniors and students.

$5,000

Walton County Master Gardener Extension

location Walton County

Funding to help build an outdoor education area for 4-H support and youth programs/fieldtrips.

$18,905.76

Assistance for three individuals.

Updated January 27, 2025

Heirborn Servants Project Manager Tiffany Castro, left, accepts an Operation Round Up donation from Walton EMC Communications Specialist Morgan Spivey. The funds will help to provide transportation for single mothers and trafficking victims.

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Apply for Funds:

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.