Operation Round Up

Operation Round Up is a significant way LREC members can come together to make a difference in our community. Extra change generated from rounding up the monthly bills of participating members is used to fund requests by local charitable organizations. These small amounts — between $0.01 to $0.99 — all add up to make a big impact. Members can also elect to donate a fixed amount each month.

For example: if your bill is $72.36, it is rounded up to $73.00 and the extra 64¢ goes to the Operation Round Up Trust Fund. Multiply all that extra change by the thousands of generous LREC members who participate, and it makes a BIG difference in our local communities. This unique program has provided funds for purchasing various items for local fire departments, groups serving youth, medical equipment for those in need, donations to food shelves and many other worthwhile causes. 

Operation Round Up—small change that changes lives.

RECENT GRANT RECIPIENTS

Funds were granted to 12 local organizations throughout Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s service area from the Operation Round Up Program. A total of $29,325 was awarded by the Operation Round Up Board of Trustees at the July 15, 2024 meeting. Organizations receiving funds were:

• $3,000 to the City of Battle Lake for new pickleball courts
• $5,000 to the Becker County Historical Society and Museum for a pollinator and eagle education garden
• $750 to the Dent Diamondhawks Amateur Baseball Team for equipment, uniforms, league dues, and umpire fees
• $3,000 to the Building a Legacy Education Foundation to purchase new books for students
• $2,000 to Henning HOPE to purchase winter wear and stocking stuffers for those in need
• $3,000 to the Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to install sound absorbing panels in the Discovery Center
• $600 to the Tordenskjold Free Mission Cemetery Association to help with perpetual care of cemetery
• $750 to the Faith Lutheran Church-Quilters to purchase quilting materials
• $1,000 to the Wild Rice Peacemakers for events to support local youth
• $2,225 to the Pelican Rapids Living at Home Block Nurse Program to reimbursement volunteers who provide transportation to our elders
• $3,000 to the Friends of Phelps for supplies to assist with educational tours for students at Phelps Mill
• $5,000 to the Patriot Assistance Dogs for updating rooms in residence hall used when Veterans are being match with their service dog

The total amount awarded since 2007 is $742,025.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Operation Round Up is a voluntary charitable fundraising program through Lake Region Electric Cooperative. The trust fund is overseen by a volunteer, nine-member board of trustees, who are selected to serve by LREC’s board of directors. Current ORU Trustee Board Members are:

PREVIOUS GRANT RECIPIENTS