Recently, South River EMC’s non-profit organization, the Community Assistance Corporation (CAC), awarded $71,530 in grants to local non-profit organizations and educational programs through Operation Round Up this funding cycle.

The following non-profit organizations received grants for $5,000: Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, Inc., Newton Grove Fire & Rescue, Dunn United Ministerial Association, Flat Branch Volunteer Fire Department, Salem Preschool and Childcare, Piney Grove Volunteer Fire Department of Sampson Co., and Summerville Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue.

Receiving grants of $2,500 were the following non-profits: ECHO- Erwin Churches Helping Others, Halls Fire & Rescue, Triangle South Literacy Works, and Eastover Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc. Also receiving funds were Sampson County Firefighter’s Association, $6,530 and Transitions LifeCare, founded as Hospice of Wake County, $10,000.

The following educational institutions also received grants for $5,000; Midway Middle School; Hobbton High School Band.

Additionally, the Sampson Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc. received a special event/ foundation project grant for $10,000.

“South River EMC is committed to supporting our communities in meaningful ways. Operation Round Up is a perfect mechanism to meet that goal,” said VP of Member Services & PR Catherine O’Dell. “Together, we are building a brighter future for every member of our community.”

Operation Round Up is a voluntary program that enables members of South River EMC to round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar. For example, if a bill is $180.23, the bill rounds up to $181 and the extra 77¢ is deposited into the Community Assistance Corporation fund.

The amount donated through Operation Round Up every month amounts to no more than $6 a year, that small change added to others’ contributions makes big changes in the community.

South River EMC accepts and reviews applications on a quarterly basis. The next deadline for applications is August 15 by 5 p.m. Applications, including guidelines, can be found online at sremc.com. Please note, handwritten applications are not accepted, and an online application is required.

South River EMC is a locally owned and operated electric cooperative, which provides electric service to 48,000 homes, farms and businesses in parts of Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston and Bladen counties.