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Operation Round Up aids 22 families, 8 agencies
January, 2010
Thanks a million to our members for rounding up and reaching out through Operation Round Up! A little goes a long way to help our community.
 In November, the trust board that administers YEC member donations to Operation Round Up disbursed $31,033.08 to 22 families and 8 non-profit agencies to help meet critical financial needs.
Individual requests have grown steadily due to a weakened economy and continued job losses, says Tammie Anderson, trust board chair. "This increase in aid requests prompted the board to reassess grant allocations. Individual emergency situations now take top priority. The funds collected each month have declined since 2000; however, the number of applications we receive has tripled. For this reason, the board can't approve every application."
Recommendations to approve or deny applications are made during quarterly board meetings. Anderson explains that when evaluating requests, board members consider the application the main source of information. Therefore, applications must be filled out completely, she stresses. Additional documentation may be required.
The next meeting will be held February 11; the application deadline is January 22.
Fifty-two percent of YEC's members participate in Operation Round Up. Their monthly co-op bills are rounded to the next-highest dollar. The average member contribution is only about $6 a year. To sign up, call (803) 684-4248 or visit YorkElectric.net and click on the downloadable application. If you have an emergency and need assistance, call (803) 628-5541.
 Want to help?
Your change can help change a life. Signing up is easy. To participate in Operation Round Up, call York Electric Cooperative at (803) 684-4248 and speak to one of our Member Services Representatives. After that, your electric bill will be rounded up to the next highest dollar each month. The difference is your contribution to Operation Round Up. And the yearly average is only $6. Contributions to Operation Round Up are tax deductible.
Need help?
If you're facing crisis, Operation Round Up may be able to help. To apply, call York Electric's Marketing and Public Relations Department at (803) 628-5541.
As you can see, the needs vary greatly. We're doing everything we can to meet those needs to the greatest extent possible.
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