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The generosity of First Electric Cooperative members continues to create a lasting impact across the communities we serve. Through Operation Round-Up, members voluntarily round up their monthly electric bills to the next whole dollar, with those spare change combining to make a powerful investment in local nonprofits, schools, emergency responders and community organizations.

At its July meeting, the Operation Round-Up Board approved grants to organizations dedicated to improving the lives of Arkansans through education, health and human services, youth development, public safety and community enrichment.

Congratulations to the following organizations selected to receive Operation Round-Up funding. Thank you for the important work you do to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life for those you serve.

• Brandon Burlsworth Foundation — $500
• Sugarloaf Council — $1,000
• Fishnet Missions — $2,000
• Breakin’ Bread Community Kitchen — $2,000
• Methodist Family Health Foundation — $1,500
• City of Pangburn, Fire Department — $2,500
• Arkansas County Youth Growth & Development Program — $1,700
• Pulaski County Council for Communities Children and Youth — $1,000
• The City of Hope Outreach — $500
• The Hedge Ministry, Inc. — $2,000
• AR Kids Read — $2,000
• Bay Area EMS, Inc. dba Heart of the Bay Food Pantry — $1,000
• Goodness Village — $1,000
• Holy Sews, Inc. — $2,000
• Lonoke County Safe Haven — $2,000
• Saline County Safe Haven — $2,000
• Old Independence Regional Museum — $1,000