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Operation Round Up: Small Change, Big Impact
Over the past month, the Canoochee EMC Foundation has awarded 13 checks totaling $54,000 to local businesses, schools, nonprofits and families in need.
These grants—made possible by members who participate in Operation Round Up—show how a few cents on each bill can fuel major good across our communities.
How the Program Works
When you take part, your electric bill is automatically rounded up to the next whole dollar each month. A bill of $104.52, for example, becomes $105, and the extra 48 cents goes straight to the foundation.
On average, each participating member gives about $6 a year. If all 15,000 Canoochee EMC members joined in, roughly $90,000 would be raised every year for community projects.
Where the Money Goes
A nine-member volunteer board reviews every request, ensuring that 100% of every rounded up penny is returned to southeast Georgia. Grants often fund emergency medical equipment, classroom technology, foodbank programs, accessibility aids and other local needs. Since
Operation Round Up began here in 2001, members have contributed more than $1 million—proof that small change truly changes lives.
Recent Impact: $54,000 in New Grants
Some of the organizations that received support in this latest funding round include: North Tattnall Middle School’s Junior Beta Club, Kiwanis Club of Tattnall County, Bryan County Elementary School and Claxton High School’s Beta Club.
How to Join or Opt Out
All Canoochee EMC member owners are automatically enrolled in Operation Round Up. If you prefer not to participate—or wish to rejoin later—contact our office, and we’ll update your account.
To learn more about Operation Round Up or the foundation’s grant process, visit www.canoocheeemc.com/foundation or call (800) 342-0134. Together, we’re lighting the way for a stronger, more caring southeast Georgia—one rounded up bill at a time.
