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The Impact of Operation Round Up in the First Half of 2026

As we progress through 2026, we want to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of WWVREMC members through Operation Round Up® in the first half of the year.

Thanks to members who voluntarily round up their electric bills each month, the Operation Round Up Board of Trustees has awarded grants to the following local nonprofits in the first half of the year. These funds help support programs and projects that improve the quality of life in our communities.

First Quarter Recipients

  • Abington Township VFD

    $1,000 | Training and training materials

  • College Corner Union School PTO

    $500 | Tutoring program

  • East Central Indiana RE Hub

    $1,000 | Educational mobile recycling trailer

  • Franklin Co. Community Foundation

    $5o0 | Wreaths for veterans’ grave sites

  • Hope Center

    $1,000 | Parenting education

  • Neighborhood Health Center

    $500 | CPR/BLS Program

  • New Mercies Community Services

    $750 | Laundry detergent for needy

  • Randolph Central School Corporation

    $2,500 | Community garden/food backpacks/art program

  • Servants at Work (SAWs)

    $2,500 | Ramp building project

  • UCHS After Prom

    $500 | 2026 UCHS After Prom

  • Union County Ag Day

    $1,000 | Agriculture Educational Event

Second Quarter Recipients

  • Abington Township VFD

    $2,000 | Two 800mhz handheld radios

  • Bentonville VFD

    $1,500 | Medical supplies on rescue truck

  • Brighter Paths, Inc.

    $1,0o0 | 12 new riding helmets for students

  • Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County

    $1,000 | Support and supplies for arts program

  • East Central Indiana RE Hub

    $1,000 | Educational workshops

  • Every Child Can Read

    $1,000 | Books for Summer Bookmobile

  • Meridian Health Services

    $5o0 | Flu-Lapalooza

  • Milton Washington Township VFD

    $2,500 | Power tools for rescue scenarios

  • Play in the Park

    $250 | Carnival games/tent rentals for 4th of July festival

  • Union County 4-H

    $1,500 | Electrical repairs and structure upgrades

  • Union County Foundation

    $450 | Community garden

Total awards granted in the first half of the year: $25,450

Operation Round Up allows members to voluntarily round their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar. These small donations collectively create a significant impact by supporting local nonprofits, emergency services, schools, youth programs, community projects, and more.

Thank you to our participating members for helping us spread the good throughout the Whitewater Valley. Your spare change is changing lives right here at home.

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