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Nobles Cooperative Electric is proud to announce the recipients of our Fall Operation Round Up grants! We’re able to support a wide range of organizations making a positive impact in our community. The new round of recipients include:
•First Responders: Local fire departments received grants for crucial equipment upgrades, which include new pagers, extrication tools and specialized nozzles. The funding recipients are: - Fulda Fire Department $1,780 - Lake Wilson Fire Department - $1,780 - Slayton Fire Department $1,780
•Comforting Quilters: Several regional quilting groups have been granted funds for materials to create quilts for those in need.
- American Lutheran Church of Worthington - $350 - Chandler Area Quilters Group -$350 - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - $350 - Lake Sarah Quilters - $350 - Sillerud Quilters and Friends - $350
•Supporting Seniors: Funding has been allocated to improve senior services, including meal delivery for home-bound individuals and wellness programs. We are happy to be providing funds this season to: - ACE of Southwest Minnesota in Murray County - $350 - Brewster Senior Dining $950 - Ecumen Meadows - $875
•Investing in Education: Grants have been awarded to schools for various needs, such as phonics materials, enhancements for drama departments and early childhood initiatives. Our educational focus during this round awards will support: - Nobles County Child Care Project - $1,560 - Murray County Central Drama Department - $480 - Murray County Central Kindergarten - $580 - Murray County Early Childhood Initiative - $1,200 - Fulda PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) $1,040 - Trinity Preschool - $600
• Strengthening Community: Numerous organizations have received support, including historical societies, 4-H clubs and local associations.
- Nobles County History Society - $710 - Slayton Women of Today $585 - City of Ellsworth - $1,475 - City of Lake Wilson - $1,200 - Grand Prairie Rockets 4-H Club - $580 - Fulda Area Lakes Association - $1,040 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members who contribute to Operation Round Up by rounding up their monthly electric bills. These small donations accumulate to create a significant impact in our community! During this 2024 fall distribution we awarded $20,275, which means we have given $545,363 to local organizations since the program began.
