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.
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.
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.
Here are recent individuals and groups in Walton EMC’s 10-county service area that have benefited from Round Up funds:
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Clarke CountyFunds used for updating laundry facilities utilized by homeless Clarke County families with children.
The Cottage Sexual Assault Center
Barrow, Clarke, Dekalb, Greene, Gwinnett, Oconee & Walton CountiesFunding used to provide comprehensive care and support to adult and child survivors, with availability 24/7.
Georgia Stopping Pet Overpopulation
All of WEMC's Service AreaFunds used to provide financial assistance for spaying and neutering to prevent overpopulation.
Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity
Gwinnett & Walton CountiesFunding to assist in critical home repair services for low-income, elderly, disabled & veteran homeowners.
Lekotek of Georgia
Barrow, Clarke, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Rockdale & Walton CountiesProgram that provides accessible play and activities for children with disabilities using adapted technology and toys, allowing for more interaction with families.
Neighborhood Meals on Wheels
Gwinnett CountyProgram that provides wholesome meals to elderly homebound and disabled citizens that suffer from food insecurity and isolation in Gwinnett County.
Reach One Corporation
Barrow, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale & Walton CountiesProvides emergency essentials such as food, clothing, medical beds and shelter to low-income, homeless, and elderly individuals as well as survivors of abuse.
Rotary Club of Oconee
Clarke, Oconee & Greene CountiesProvides handicap ramps to anyone that is in need and does not have the ability or funding to have one built.
Assistance for two individuals.
Updated September 19, 2024
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.
See for yourself how small change from Operation Round Up changes lives.
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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.
Call (770) 267.2505 to speak to a Customer Care Representative from Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.