Operation Round Up donates over $20,000 to community

Children playing in fall leaves

What makes Noble REMC members more than just customers? Their commitment to community. That’s why we’re so grateful to those who give back through our Operation Round Up grant program.

With more than 91% of our members participating in the program, the pennies donated by rounding up your bill each month are making a big impact. Your contributions reach every part of our community, from local animal sanctuaries and schools to museums and ministries.

The third quarter distribution of the Operation Round Up Trust Fund awarded $21,433 to eight organizations in our community, including:

Mid-America Windmill Museum, $3,000, driveway and sign lighting

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, $2,500, animal care program

Noble House Ministries, $2,200, computers

Albion Lions Club, $2,233, for Albion Scouting America Troop 507 fundraising equipment

West Noble School Corporation, $5,000, rain gear for West Noble Primary Kinderwoods program

Noble County CVB, $2,500, collaborative immersive art project

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, $1,500, community product assistance

Trinity Daycare Ministry, $2,500, educational supplies

Thank you again to those members who choose to participate in the program and contribute to improving the quality of life in our area. None of this would be possible without your generosity.

For local nonprofit organizations who are seeking funding for a project, please fill out and return an application to the Noble REMC office by Oct. 1 to be considered for the next round of Operation Round Up disbursements. Applications can be downloaded here.