At their December 14 quarterly meeting, the Operation Round Up program, which is administered by the Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) Trust Board of Directors, awarded more than $10,000 in grants to local charitable organizations: Roby Lions Club $ 260.00 Aspermont Small Business Development Center/ $1,000.00 Double Mountain Outreach Services Stonewall County Senior Citizens Center $3,000.00 Garza County Trailblazers $3,000.00 Fisher County Child Welfare Board $3,000.00 What is Operation Round Up? The Operation Round Up program is supported by BCEC members whose electric bills are “Rounded Up” to the nearest dollar. The “Round Up” amount goes into the Operation Round Up fund for distribution to individuals and organizations with demonstrated financial need in the counties we serve: Borden, Fisher, Garza, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Mitchell, Nolan, Scurry, Shackelford, Stonewall and Throckmorton. Every penny stays right here at home.
Who can apply for help? Any local organization or program that provides vital community services. Food needs and food banks, shelter, medical and health needs, rescue organizations, educational projects, child care programs and other special needs are just a few of the ways this fund helps organizations and families in our local communities. Our fund has assisted the Stamford EMS, Anson Meals on Wheels, Anson Lions Club, various food banks and senior citizen centers, area volunteer fire departments, Snyder Community Resource Center, Scurry County Ministerial Alliance and a host of other programs, to extend the reach of helping hands in our communities. Families and individuals with demonstrated financial need are also eligible for assistance.
Applications for charitable financial assistance from Operation Round Up are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Visit bigcountry. coop and click on Service Beyond Electricity for more information or to download an application. Please contact Sarah McLen at (325) 776-3803 or at smclen@bigcountry. coop with any questions.
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