Noble REMC members’ contributions through our Operation Round Up grant program continue to make huge improvements and strides in our communities, with the latest disbursement awarding more than $16,000 and impacting 12 organizations and projects.

The program’s mission to give back to the community wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our members. With more than 91% participating in the program, the pennies donated by rounding up your bill each month are making a big impact.

The second quarter distribution of the Operation Round Up Trust Fund included:

• Living Water Lutheran Church Food Pantry, $1,500 towards food

• Country Meadow Elementary School, $574 for a fourth grade field trip

• Town of Albion Parks Department, $2,500 for inclusive playground equipment

• The Community Learning Center, Inc., $500 for educational programming

• Kendallville Police Department, $1,185 for AED batteries and pads

• Drug Free Noble County, Inc., $1,000 towards prevention support programs

• City of Kendallville, $1,000 for Kid City materials and promotions

• Ligonier Public Library, $1,500 for translation station equipment

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, $1,000 for local site-based School Buddies programs

• Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana, $1,000 for East Noble Campus Life programs

• Noble County Council on Aging & Noble Transit System, $2,500 for electronic equipment

• Life and Family Services, $2,000 for an online education system

Are you part of a local nonprofit looking to improve the quality of life in our community? Now’s the time to apply for our next round of grant funding!

Organizations are encouraged to fill out and return an application to the Noble REMC office by July 1 to be considered for the next round of Operation Round Up disbursements. Applications can be downloaded from nobleremc.com.