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Donations help 24 families in crisis
July, 2009
With the downturn in the economy and soaring health-care costs, more and more people need a hand up. Fortunately, York Electric Cooperative members can help their neighbors by participating in Operation Round Up.
During May, the independent trust board that administers contributions to the Operation Round Up program distributed more than $21,000 in grants to 24 families with emergency needs. Since the program's inception, more than $1.2 million has been given.
 For just $6 a year, members who choose to round up their electric bill help neighbors here in the co-op's service area as well as worthwhile community agencies that assist people all around York Electric Cooperative's service area. "Some are people who have lost jobs, face catastrophic or chronic health problems, lose their homes and belongings in fires or are already receiving disability income, but have to choose between buying medicine or food," notes Tammie Anderson, who chairs the trust board. "There are thousands of situations that put good people in a bind, and without help, they could never recover."
Want to help?
Contributions to Operation Round Up are tax deductible, Anderson notes. If you would like to participate in Operation Round Up, call York Electric's Member Services Department at (803) 684-4248 or download the application.
Need help?
If you have an emergency situation and need assistance, please contact York Electric's Marketing and Public Relations Department at (803) 628-5541.
The next Trust Board meeting will be held on the 19th of August; the application deadline is the 27th of July.
Related Links:
Operation Round Up Brochure & Donor Application
Operation Round Up Donor Application
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