Southern Indiana Power members donated $19,164.06 to local charities, community projects, students, and fire departments through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program this spring. About 65% of members round up their electric bills and donate the spare change to this fund, making a huge impact in our Southern Indiana communities.
A board of trustees, composed of cooperative members and separate from the Southern Indiana Power Board of Directors, oversees the allocation process. $622,008.39 has been granted since inception, including fall 2025 awards. Thank you to our members participating in this program and making a difference in our communities. Individuals or organizations can participate online at southernindianapower.com. Click on “Community” and then “Operation Round Up.”
FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Central Perry Volunteer Fire Department – $3,264 to purchase two thermal imaging cameras
Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department – $3,494 to purchase new upgraded scene lighting for their fire engine
Santa Claus Volunteer Fire Department – $1,999 to install obstruction lighting for the station’s 60-foot radio tower to safely land air ambulances at the fire station
COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS
Paddle Perry, Inc – $2,750 to help fund fleet maintenance, asset protection, and program expansion
Perry County Council on Aging – $3,242 to purchase two laptops for transportation monitoring with required software and installation, a portable PA system with microphones, 30 folding chairs, four 8-foot tables, and four 6-foot tables
William Tell Senior Citizens – $1,020 to purchase a reception desk and five sets of tables and chairs for the Senior Center facility
SCHOLARSHIPS – $500 Each
Alexa Fleck
Indiana University/Heritage Hills High School
Molly Meyer
University of Evansville/Heritage Hills High School
Elizabeth Daming
University of Southern Indiana/South Spencer High School
Kailey Gibbs
Purdue University/South Spencer High School
Ava Sublett
University of Southern Indiana/South Spencer High School
Amara Combs
Eastern Kentucky University/Tell City High School
MaKenna Labhart
Indiana University/Perry Central High School
Elijah Pund
Indiana University/Perry Central High School
Reece Winter
University of Southern Indiana/Perry Central High School
