Operation Round Up

Together, we can make a difference.

Members-Owners of Canoochee EMC have the opportunity to participate in Operation Round Up, an innovative program that provides funding for all kinds of worthy projects here in our community.  Through Operation Round Up, the Canoochee EMC Foundation (Foundation) can contribute to the food, shelter, health, and education needs of people in Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Emanuel, Evans, Liberty, Long, Tattnall, and Toombs Counties.

How does it work?

The Canoochee EMC bills of participating consumers are automatically "rounded-up" to the nearest dollar.  For example, if your actual bill is $92.71, you will pay $93.00, with the 29 cents going directly to the Foundation.  The average Member-Owner contributes about $6.00 a year.  It's small change that changes lives.

How is the Money Used?

Requests for assistance from the Foundation are evaluated and awarded by a separate board of directors, made up of nine volunteer leaders from our community.  The Foundation is a state chartered, non-profit organization and any small administrative costs will be absorbed by Canoochee EMC.  Rest assured, 100% of your contributions goes to make life better for our community.

How do I Join?

Member-Owners of Canoochee EMC are automatically included in Operation Round Up.   If you decide not to participate at any time in the future, simply contact the office of Canoochee EMC.

What are the Benefits of Operation Round Up?

If all 13,500 Canoochee EMC Member-Owners participate, approximately $81,000 will be "rounded up" each year!  These funds can be used to purchase emergency medical equipment, further education, provide hot meals to the elderly, buy equipment for the handicapped, or to fill a host of other needs in our community.

Your contributions to Operation Round Up are Tax Deductible and you'll receive a summary of your contribution on your January and February bills.

Canoochee EMC will use every available means to keep you informed whenever Operation Round Up funds are used by The Foundation to make life better for our community. 

Individuals, families, schools and organizations are eligible for aid from the Foundation, and applications are available at the Reidsville office or can be downloaded from the forms menue.  Foundation board members may interview individuals applying for aid before a decision is made on their request.  According to the by-laws, the Foundation will grant no more than $1500 per year to any individual and no more than $5000 per year to any family, group, organization or charity.

If you are not currently involved in the program, it is not too late to participate!  Contact your local Canoochee branch office and let them know that you would like to participate in the ‘Round Up Program’ and they will adjust your account accordingly.  This is a wonderful opportunity for members to lend a helping hand to others in their community.   Please contact us for more information.