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OPERATION ROUND UP FOUNDATION, INC. By Beth Barker, Board Chair Looking back on 2021 makes me incredibly proud. Proud of our friends, our families, and our community. It has been a long road, but we are finding a new normal, and I am looking forward to turning the page on a new chapter in 2022. In this new season, the Operation Round-Up Board of Directors is looking forward to new projects as well as partnering with organizations. Working with not-for-profit organizations is incredibly rewarding, and we experience first-hand how our communities would not be the same without them. The prospect of impacting others in our communities, especially during significant growth, is truly an honor.
Beyond the impressive numbers above, participating members’ dollars also provide educational benefits through scholarships. Last year, the Board of Directors awarded $27,500 to students to continue their education. Three of the scholarships are in the memory of Bruce A. Sumner and John C. “Jay” Barker, who significantly impacted the Energy Cooperative and our community. Thank you so much for believing in our young adults; it makes a considerable difference in their journey. The Operation Round-Up Board members and I extend our sincere appreciation to the Energy Cooperative members, whose participation was incredibly beneficial to so many in 2021. While we faced numerous challenges in the past year, let us commit to continue doing our best to work together to better those around us. So, join me in the excitement of things to come as the next chapter continues to brighten.
The Board of Directors is thrilled to report that during 2021, the total grants funded were $206,069. This number includes forty-three public charitable organizations (501(c)3 IRS approved) located in eighteen different communities. Each grant awarded was to an organization within the Yours in service, Energy Cooperative service area. Working through the grant application decisions can be incredibly challenging. Beth Barker, Chair However, our directors strive to maximize our members’ Operation Round-Up Foundation Board of Directors dollars in the best ways possible.
“Life is not about accumulation; it is about contribution” Stephen Covey once said… and our participating members are a prime example of this sentiment. The impact made possible by their contributions impacts those in need in enormous ways. Collectively, Operation Round-Up has awarded almost $3.9 million in grants. We are humbled by our members’ support.” – Beth Barker MYENERGYCOOP.COM
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2021 OPERATION ROUND UP RECIPIENTS Total amount donated in 2021: $206,069 operation round up GRANT recipients Abbot Senior Living
$3,000
Look Up Ministries
$8,000
Beechwood Trails Park & Pool
$5,350
Mental Health America of Licking Co.
$4,273
Bethel Mission, Inc.
$2,000
Muskingum Co. Agricultural Society
$5,300
Bladensburg Community Heritage Foundation
$10,000
Muskingum Valley ESC
$2,735
Center of Hope, Knox Co.
$10,000
New Hope Lutheran Church
$2,000
City of Newark
$10,000
Newark Township Fire Department
$2,000
City of Newark Division of Fire/EMS
$4,592
North Licking Conservation Club
$2,500
Clear Fork Youth League
$1,532
Northridge Athletic Boosters
$5,000
Dresden Swim Team, Village of Dresden
$1,500
Northridge Education Foundation
$3,200
Forever Dads
$5,000
Northridge Youth Athletic Association
$2,500
Fostering Further
$4,000
One Book/One Community
$2,000
Granville Township Fire Department
$4,600
Perry Elementary
$6,500
Homeless Hands of Zanesville LLC
$6,000
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Housing
$3,320
Hospice of Knox Co.
$3,241
South Zanesville Fire Department
$4,800
Johnstown Monroe Local Schools
$1,254
Spi at Wright Center
$4,770
Johnstown Youth Athletic Association
$5,000
St. Francis de Sales Cafeteria
$1,418
St. Vincent de Paul Center
$5,000
Knox Co. Task Force for Older Adults
$934
Knox Co. Head Start, Inc.
$2,050
The Salvation Army
Learning 4 Life Farm
$6,000
Village of Johnstown
Licking Co. ESC/Phoenix Central
$2,200
Village of Philo
$5,000
Licking Co. Library
$2,000
Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization
$5,000
Little Arrows Play Cafe
$2,500
$500 $10,000
operation round up scholarship recipients Alena Bender
Fredericktown High School
$2,500
Brianna Small - Bruce Sumner Scholarship
Mount Vernon High School
$2,500
Brock Pfister
Utica High School
$2,500
Gabriella Hartman
Philo High School
$2,500
Jarret Pfister
Utica High School
$2,500
Jerryn Swingle - Bruce Sumner Scholarship
Philo High School
$2,500
Joci Totten
East Knox High School
$2,500
Lydia Stute
Fredericktown High School
$2,500
Lynnea Crock
Maysville High School
$2,500
Nathan Stone - Jay Barker Scholarship
Granville High School
$2,500
Titus Krabill
Fredericktown High School
$2,500
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