Among other local charities, Operation Round Up funds in 2019 helped Betty Jo & Mary’s Closet, which buys school supplies for Abbeville County teachers. That way, says Jennifer Erwin, teachers don’t have to buy so much out of their own pockets. Photo credit: Tricia Smith
Little River members have an easy way to make a difference in their community through Operation Round Up.
“In 2019, members contributed over $31,000 to help their neighbors in need,” says Tricia Smith, the co-op’s member services and communications director. “That’s the cooperative spirit in action. And just think: If all members round up, we could distribute up to $80,000 in aid a year!”
Operation Round Up is a voluntary program through which Little River members agree to allow the co-op to round their electric bills up to the next whole dollar. Members contribute an average of about $6 per year.
Operation Round Up funds assist co-op members facing emergencies such as house fires, unexpected medical expenses and setbacks. A volunteer trust board carefully considers all applications for aid. Members are eligible to apply once every two years. The trust board also sponsors the food drive at Little River’s annual meeting, benefiting local food banks.
To sign up for Operation Round Up, download and use the PDF form below or see the February 2020 edition of South Carolina Living magazine.
Return by mail to Little River Electric Cooperative, PO Box 220, Abbeville SC 29620 or drop off at the office, 300 Cambridge St., Abbeville. Thanks for your support of Operation Round Up!
Little River Electric Trust 2019 annual report
- Received: $31,224.30
- Distributed: $26,039.84
- Individuals (19): $18,839.84
- Organizations (14): $7,200.00
Organizations assisted include:
United Christian Ministries, Bags of Blessings, Abbeville Veteran’s Memorial, McCormick Senior Center, Concerned Citizens for Children Club, Piedmont Agency on Aging, Golden Harvest Food Bank, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Christian Action Committee and Betty Jo & Mary’s Closet.
