To grant funds to organizations and agencies in the counties served by Henry County REMC exclusively for charitable purposes and community service projects.
What is Operation Round Up®?
This voluntary program is simple:
Each month participating members allow Henry County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (HCREMC) to “round up” their electric bills to the next whole dollar. For example, a bill for $63.75 would be rounded up to $64, and the 25¢ would be donated to the program.
Annually, the average participating member contributes approximately $6 to the program.
When HCREMC was founded in 1936, people joined together to build their own electric system because private power companies did not serve the rural areas. Neighbors were willing to help neighbors in order to provide the communities with a much-needed resource. In 2013, HCREMC implemented a program that continues this principle of working together. The program is called Operation Round-Up® and is designed to help co-op members reach out to worthy causes in their communities.
Operation Round Up® Board of Trustees
The Operation Round-Up® fund is administered by a 5-member committee who serves on a voluntary basis. The committee looks to address needs for food, shelter, clothing, education and other vital community services. The committee meets at least 4 times a year to distribute funds based on applications and the funds available.
The committee includes:
Sam Caldwell, Chairman
Yvette Brown, Vice Chairman
Ed Shirey
Kathy Sorrell
Sam Sparks
Operation Round Up® Video
Operation Round Up® FAQs
This program is voluntary. If you wish to get involved and be part of a network that makes a positive impact on the communities served by HCREMC, please fill out our Operation Round Up Interest Form.
Non-profit groups in the community can apply. It is the responsibility of the Operation Round-Up Committee to evaluate applications and distribute the funds according to the program’s bylaws. Application forms are available at the HCREMC office or can be filled out online using our Operation Roundup Grant Application.
Application deadlines are the first Monday in January, April, July, and October.
A special thank you to our member-consumers for the generous contributions that led to the following grant opportunities within our community in 2025:
Earlham College Chantcileer String Quartet
Microphone and speaker for Open Up Your Art student program
$389
Henry County Expo Center
Match Fund Campaign for grant to finish Building #1
$1,000
Sources of Strength Suicide Prevention Chapter at Shenandoah High School
Funds for supplies, meals, and shirts
$700
Henry County Pregnancy Care
Infant/toddler car seats
$840
Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Transportation needs and nutritional supplements for cancer patients
$1,500
Servants at Work
Funds for construction of ADA-compliant ramp for low-income resident
$1,750
Cerenity Recovery Cafe
Commercial kitchen equipment
$1,000
Secret Families of Henry County
Gift cards, hygiene items, clothing, and toys
$1,000
Turn Away No Longer
Tennis shoes for foster teens
$1,000
New Castle Broad Street Cruise-In
Bike giveaway, celebrity appearances, foam party, and photo booth
$1,000
Safe at Home
Sound absorbing office materials and equipment
$500
Bentonville Volunteer Fire Department
Non-sparking hand tools
$500
God’s Grain Bin
Security system, paper towel dispenser & refills, and produce bags
