Operation Round Up Trust is a separate entity from KV REMC with its own board of directors consisting of leaders within the community. Current board members include: Darl Jarneke, Kouts; Keith Meyers, Chesterton; Ed Marks, Wanatah; Dolores Surfus, Knox; Judy Jelinek, San Pierre; Pat Hedge, Crown Point; and Gloria Field, Winamac.

Operation Round Up funds may be used for community service projects, economic development, education and youth programs, environmental projects, emergency energy assistance and disaster relief. Operation Round Up funds may not be used for political purposes.

The Operation Round Up funds are kept in a trust fund and are dispersed as directed by the Operation Round Up board.

Individuals and organizations within (or serving within) the Kankakee Valley REMC service area.

The Operation Round Up program is voluntary. Each new customer is automatically enrolled, but any customer who wishes not participate may notify us by calling our office at 219-733-2511 or 800-552-2622. Any customer who previously decided not to participate and has now changed their mind, may sign up for Operation Round Up by calling the REMC office.

There are currently 134 cooperatives across the country participating in this program.

The average customer will contribute $6.00/year; the most they can contribute is $11.88/year. These dollars are tax deductible. You will receive notification of the total amount you have contributed during the year.

The Operation Round Up board has granted requests ranging from $200.00 up to $3,500.00.

Applications are available at the Kankakee Valley REMC office. Interested parties can contact the office at 219-733-2511 or 800-552-2622 for information regarding the Round Up Program or receive an application. Or, use the link above to download. The completed application must be submitted to the Operation Round Up Trust Board for consideration at their next scheduled meeting. If you wish to submit a grant request for the first quarter, all applications must be submitted to Kankakee Valley REMC office by March 1, 202 by 4:00 p.m.

The Operation Roundup Board awards scholarships each year. Applicants must be the children of members who are participating in the Operation Roundup program. For an application and scholarship guidelines, please contact our office.