Through the generosity of members, electric co-ops around the country are making big differences out of small change.
They, along with all of you members at Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, do that through Operation Round Up, a program that gives grants to local organizations and individuals.
Of all the things we do here at Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, I’m most proud of Operation Round Up. That program means when people come to us for help, we have the luxury of saying “Yes!”
Participating members voluntarily round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar. The donation averages 50 cents a month and raises about $20,000 each year.
A board, which consists of co-op members, meets twice a year to disburse the funds.
At the most recent meeting, the board allocated funds to:
Lori Peterson (LaMoure); Medical; $1,750
Community Volunteer EMS of LaMoure; Safety Class; $220
Jack Rourke (Verona); Medical; $2,500
Milnor Area Community Center, Inc.; Sponsor 5K Run; $100
Bear Creek Roughriders (Oakes); Provide Equine Events; $300
Hankinson Industrial Dev. Corp; Dance Floor; $2,000
Tim Klose (Jamestown); Medical; $1,430
Edgeley Ranger Archery Club; Archery Equipment; $100
Coldwater Park Association (Ashley); Construct Bathroom Facilities; $1,000
Jolly Senior Center (Edgeley); New Windows and Water Softener; $250
Edgeley Park Board; Rescue Tubes and Umbrella; $250
For more information, or to apply, call 1-800-342-4671 or download the application here.