Members participate in Operation Round Up by rounding up their electric bill to the next dollar.

For instance, if your bill is $98.76, you will pay $99, and the remaining 24¢ will go into the Community Assistance Corporation (CAC) fund.

The CAC is composed of community members who review Operation Round Up applications quarterly.

Applications may be submitted by schools and non-profits, which serve a portion of South River EMC members.

The most-recent funding cycle was in December and the following non-profit organizations and schools were selected:

• Disabled American Veterans- Chapter 74—$5,000
• Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch—$5,000
• Sampson County Partnership for Children—$5,000
• Dunn Police Athletic and Activities League—$5,000
• Janice Faye’s Ranch Inc.—$9,470
• Special Olympics NC – Cumberland, Harnett and Johnston counties—$5,000
• Johnston County Arts Council—$2,500
• Midway Elementary School— $2,500
• Plain View Elementary School—$10,000
• Clement Elementary School—$2,500
• Midway High School—$9,924

The next deadline for Operation Round Up grant applications is Feb. 17. For details on the program, visit sremc.com.