Steuben County REMC members continue to make a meaningful difference across the community through the Operation Round Up program. This quarter, members awarded grants to seven local organizations supporting conservation, education, emergency services, and youth-focused initiatives throughout the region.

Operation Round Up allows participating members to round up their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar. While the average contribution is only about $6 per member annually, those small donations combine to create a significant local impact. Since the program began in 2004, Steuben County REMC members have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to community projects and nonprofit organizations across the area.

Recent grant recipients include:

Steuben Arts Scenefor the continued growth of the Steuben Arts Scene Education and Event Program

Well Child Clinic Land of Lakes Family Health Servicesfor the financial medical assistance program

BSA-Anthony Wayne Area Council, Inc., to repair an existing walking bridge

Erin’s House for Grieving Children, Inc., to support Erin’s House Grief Support Services for Children and Teens in Steuben County

Community Harvest Food Bank of NE IN, Inc. for the Steuben County Farm Wagon

McMillen Health for preventive health education in Steuben County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana for youth mentoring in Steuben County

The Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up program is also currently accepting grant applications. The next application deadline is June 26. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply through the Steuben County Community Foundation grant portal at Steuben Foundation by selecting “apply” and then “grants.”

Members who are not currently enrolled in Operation Round Up can contact the Steuben County REMC office at 260-665-3563 to participate. Small change can create a big impact for local communities.