Operation Round-Up

Use Your Small Change to Change Someone's Life Today

Operation Round-Up is a voluntary United Power member program where members elect to have their monthly billing statement rounded up to the next whole dollar. Money collected through the program is used to provide assistance to community organizations within the cooperative's service territory. The average donation from members is usually only $.50 each billing cycle. That small change adds up quickly. Since its inception in 1995, Operation Round-Up has been able to donate more than $1.5 million to individuals, families and charitable groups.

Support Round-Up: Eat at Chili's

How does Operation Round-Up work?

When you elect to participate in Operation Round-Up, your monthly billing statement will automatically be rounded up to the next whole dollar. For example, if you owe $40.50 on your next billing statement, that will be rounded up to $41.00.

That extra $.50, or an average of $6 per year, goes a long way in helping people in your community.

Where do funds from Operation Round-Up go?

All contributions to Operation Round-Up are administered by a board of local residents who are members of your community and people who understand the unique needs of the area. Applications are considered separately for funding, which covers utility expenses, housing costs and even medical bills. United Power covers all administrative costs for the program to ensure every donated dollar is distributed to worthy groups or organizations who serve United Power members.

How often does the Round-Up Foundation meet?

The Operation Round-Up board meets quarterly to consider applications. The meetings take place in January, April, July and October.

Applications should be received by the last day of the month prior to the next scheduled quarterly meeting. For instance, an applications must be received by March 31^st to be considered at the board's April meeting. Awards will be distributed after those meetings. If you have questions about the planned meeting dates or submission deadlines, please call United Power.