Together, we made a difference

At Kankakee Valley REMC, community isnt just part of what we do, its who we are. As we look back on the year, Operation Round Up is an excellent example of what can happen when people come together to help one another.

Through this program, members choose to round up their electric bills to the next dollar. It might not seem like much, but that small change can add up fast. The money goes into a fund that provides grants to local nonprofits supporting our community residents.

In 2024, thanks to the generosity of our members, Operation Round Up gave back $81,000, supporting everything from food pantries to emergency services to youth programs. Thats a big impact, made possible by many small acts of kindness.

Operation Round Up is a simple way we all live out the cooperative value of Concern for Community.

2024 OPERATION ROUND UP GRANT RECIPIENTS

• Call A Ride, Inc.
• HealthLinc, Inc.
• iCaleb Company Junior Achievement LaPorte Junior Achievement Starke County Kouts Fire Department Kouts Park Department LaPorte County Sheriffs Office South Central High School
• St. Thomas Aquinas Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
• Starke County EMS
• Starke County Extension Homemakers
• Wanatah Public Library
• Washington Township Volunteer Fire
• FOOD PANTRIES:
  • The Christian Community Food Pantry
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Valparaiso
  • Community Services of Starke County
  • Hebron Country Pantry
  • Holy Spirit Church
  • North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry
  • Pulaski County Human Services
  • SC Weekend Food Program
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society
  • Supplemental United Pantry