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On April 9, First Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up board met at headquarters in Jacksonville to review applications from organizations making a difference across our service area. In total, 25 applications were reviewed and funded, each representing meaningful work to support local communities.

Funded by members who voluntarily round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar, Operation Round-Up continues to demonstrate the power of small change creating big impact. These contributions support a wide range of needs — from food assistance and education to emergency services and community development.

The following organizations were reviewed and funded as follows:

Arkansas County

• Personal Pep Rally — $2,000
• Literacy Council of the Ouachitas — $1,000
• Imagination Library of Arkansas County — $500

Cleburne County

• The Community School of Cleburne County DBA Spark Community — $1,800
• Tumbling Shoals-Ida Fire Department — $2,500
• Conway County ASPSF of Conway County — $500

Faulkner County

• Heart of Heroes — $750

Garland County

• ASPSF of Garland County — $250
• The Entertainment Foundation — $1,000

Grant County

• ASPSF of Grant County — $250

Lonoke County

• Christ Corner Food Closet — $1,000
• The CALL in Lonoke & Prairie Counties — $2,000
• Lonoke County Council on Aging — $1,500
• ASPSF of Lonoke County — $1,500

Perry County

• Casa Community Center — $2,000
• Stony Point Community Association — $1,500
• Rose Creek Community Building — $1,000
• Perry County Historical Museum — $2,000

Pulaski County

• Here to Help Foundation — $2,000
• North Pulaski Community Complex — $1,000
• Our House, Inc. — $750
• ASPSF of Pulaski County — $1,500

Saline County

• Salem Fire Department — $2,500
• ASPSF of Saline County — $1,500

Yell County

• ASPSF of Yell County — $250

Operation Round-Up is a simple way members can make a lasting impact. Since its inception, the program has provided critical funding to organizations that strengthen the communities we serve. First Electric is proud to partner with our members to support neighbors in need — proving that even small contributions can power big change.

For more information, visit firstelectric.coop/community/programs/operation-round-up.