Giving for good

Walton EMC’s member-funded community assistance program, Operation Round Up (ORU), pours funds into organizations that fill vital roles in local towns and counties.

They include organizations like recent ORU grant recipient Global Growers Network, Georgians who preserve agriculture heritage and land sustainability by planting, tending and harvesting community food gardens. Through their AgriCULTURE Connects program, network participants offer engaging, educational and team-building programs to build awareness of regenerative agriculture and its role in the production of fresh foods.

Thanks to the work of groups like Global Growers Network, the cooperative principle of neighbors helping neighbors continues.

Athens Parent Wellbeing – Mental health support for perinatal parents

Magenta Momz Inc. – Mental health support for caregivers of special needs children

Canopy Studio – Movement education/performance classes scholarships

Mercy Health Center – Medical care for uninsured adults

Freedom Path Counseling – Mental health counseling for all ages

Skye Precious Kids – Equipment and therapeutic support for children with life-threatening diseases and disabilities

Global Growers Network – Support for education/outreach programs

Walton Empowers – Recovery treatment program scholarships

Hope 139 House – Safe housing for single mothers and children

Learn more about Operation Round Up