Fall 2024
Operation Round Up - Fall 2024 Distribution
Nobles Cooperative Electric is proud to announce the recipients of our Fall Operation Round Up grants! We're able to support a wide range of organizations making a positive impact in our community. The new round of recipients include:
- First Responders: Local fire departments received grants for crucial equipment upgrades, which include new pagers, extrication tools and specialized nozzles. The funding recipients are:
- Fulda Fire Department - $1,780
- Lake Wilson Fire Department - $1,780
- Slayton Fire Department - $1,780
- Comforting Quilters: Several regional quilting groups have been granted funds for materials to create quilts for those in need.
- American Lutheran Church of Worthington - $350
- Chandler Area Quilters Group -$350
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - $350
- Lake Sarah Quilters - $350
- Sillerud Quilters and Friends - $350
- Supporting Seniors: Funding has been allocated to improve senior services, including meal delivery for home-bound individuals and wellness programs. We are happy to be providing funds this season to:
- ACE of Southwest Minnesota in Murray County - $350
- Brewster Senior Dining - $950
- Ecumen Meadows - $875
- Investing in Education: Grants have been awarded to schools for various needs, such as phonics materials, enhancements for drama departments and early childhood initiatives. Our educational focus during this round awards will support:
- Nobles County Child Care Project - $1,560
- Murray County Central Drama Department - $480
- Murray County Central Kindergarten - $580
- Murray County Early Childhood Initiative - $1,200
- Fulda PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) - $1,040
- Trinity Preschool - $600
- Strengthening Community: Numerous organizations have received support, including historical societies, 4-H clubs and local associations.
- Nobles County History Society - $710
- Slayton Women of Today - $585
- City of Ellsworth - $1,475
- City of Lake Wilson - $1,200
- Grand Prairie Rockets 4-H Club - $580
- Fulda Area Lakes Association - $1,040
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members who contribute to Operation Round Up by rounding up their monthly electric bills. These small donations accumulate to create a significant impact in our community!Â
During this 2024 fall distribution we awarded $20,275 which means we have given $545,363 to local organizations since the program began.