Caring Coop Neighbors

Electric Cooperatives have a proud history of giving back. Cooperatives across the globe adhere to the same seven cooperative principles that guide all of our decisions from how we run the coop to how we engage with our local communities.  Concern for Community is the seventh principle and one that North Central Electric values year-round. 

Caring Co-op Neighbors Program was founded in 1996 to financially assist those in need. Starting in 2026 Caring Co-op Neighbors Program started assisting individuals, charitable and governmental organizations within our local communities. It is governed by a volunteer board and 100% of all donations collected are given back to grant recipients. The Foundation is funded in part through the operation roundup program.

Remember, no matter how great or small the act, every time we give back, we strengthen our community.

 

HOW OPERATION ROUND UP WORKS

Operation Round Up is a community support program where participating members “round up” their monthly electric bill to the next dollar. The difference is then given to support a variety of charitable, and community related programs and events.

This voluntary community support program enables member owners to raise money for their local community. North Central Electric Cooperative rounds up the electric bills of participating member owners to the nearest dollar amount. For example, if a bill is $64.39, a member will pay $65.00, with all 61 cents going directly to the Caring Co-op Neighbors Program. As we have said, participation is optional. If you do not wish to participate in our Round Up program, simply contact our office at 660-265-4404 and one of our friendly office staff will remove your account from Round Up.

Donations to Operation Round Up are tax-deductible and donations will be printed on your monthly billing statement.

Individuals, charitable and governmental organizations within the Cooperative’s service territory may apply for funding from Caring Co-op Neighbors Program. You may print the application from here. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact our office.

 

The CCN Trustee Board is made up of a co-op member from each of the three counties. Currently the board members are as follows:

  • Linn County:

    • Tom Parks

    • Ron Miller -  Vice President

  • Sullivan County:

    • Donald Murphy

    • Doug Fairley -  President

  • Putnam County:

    • Kevin Collins

    • Ed Brockmeyer -  Secretary/Treasurer

How to Apply:

Download Application Form

Download Application Form

 

 

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