Sumner-Cowley Electric would like to offer its members a chance to help their communities by participating in our Operation Round-Up program. The program, which is strictly voluntary, has been established so that Sumner-Cowley Electric members have a quick and easy method of making financial contributions to non-profit organizations that help people throughout their communities.

Once enrolled in the program, member’s electric bills are rounded up to the next dollar. For example, a member with a bill of $52.49 is rounded up to $53. The 51 cent difference is deposited into the Members Helping Members fund. Sumner-Cowley Electric will then match the member’s contribution and deposit the contribution into the Members Helping Members fund as well.

All funds collected through Operation Round-Up are donated to charitable organizations. A panel of volunteers and Sumner-Cowley Electric employees determine where and how to allocate the funds. Past MHM donations include:

• College scholarships for children of members

• Post-prom celebrations

• Local summer reading programs

• Various community events across our service area

Members who participate in Operation Round Up will give an average of 50 cents each month, $6 a year. With Sumner-Cowley Electric issuing thousands of electric bills each year, the potential is great for our members to make a big impact to many worthwhile organizations.

If you would like to help, please contact our office at 620-326-3356.

Members who wish to withdraw may do so at any point by notifying the Cooperative of their decision.