Operation Round Up application deadline is nearing

The deadline to submit applications to Nobles Cooperative Electric's Operation Round Up program is March 1.

Through Operation Round Up, Nobles Cooperative Electric members support their neighbors — one penny, nickel, dime and quarter at a time. This voluntary program allows members to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar, with nearly 60 percent choosing to participate. Collectively, they contribute more than $2,000 each month, creating a meaningful impact in the communities they call home.

These donations are placed in a trust fund and distributed twice a year by the Nobles-Murray Rural Electric Trust Board. Since 2001, more than $549,300 has been awarded to local organizations, proving that small contributions can make a big difference.