Northeastern REMC awards $1000 to Helpline to help those in need
(Talk of the Town photo provided) Above, Northeastern REMC's Gene Donaghy, vice president of business services, presents a check for $1000 to Judy Moeller, president of Helpline of Whitley County.
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A lot of people throw it in a big jar at the end of the day. Or into a tray on your dresser. Or a container in a drawer. But what do you do with all that loose change jingling around in your pocket when you get home?
A few pennies here, a nickel or two there, can add up quickly. And that is the idea behind Northeastern REMC’s Operation Round Up program. Members volunteer to round-up their electric bill to the nearest dollar and donate that “spare change” to Northeastern, who then distributes the money collected to needy individuals and organizations right here in our own community. This program, funded solely on the generosity of Northeastern’s members, has made a huge impact on several area organizations over the years.
The Operation Round Up board of trustees met recently and awarded $1000 to Helpline of Whitley County. Helpline assists in paying essential bills so those in need can have heat, electricity, water and shelter. They have also assisted with gas expenses so people can get to work and doctor’s appointments, and on occasion, have provided overnight housing for the homeless.
Other 2011 Operation Round Up fund recipients include Camp Whitley, Anthony Wayne Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Community Harvest Food Bank, Arcola Volunteer Fire Department, Donovan Kessler Little Swimmers Scholarship Fund, Junior Achievement serving Whitley County, and Columbia City Boy Scout Troop 84.
An application form for Operation Round Up funds and details about this community program are available on Northeastern REMC’s website – nremc.com - or by calling 625-3700.
Applications for funds are reviewed by the Operation Round Up board of trustees three times a year.