Lumbee River EMC • Operation Round Up
Turn spare change into real change.
Small contributions can make a meaningful difference close to home. Through Operation Round Up, you can voluntarily round your monthly electric bill up to the next whole dollar. Your spare change supports local grants through the Lumbee River Charitable Foundation.
Enroll in Operation Round UpApproximately 50¢ a month. About $6 a year. Participation is voluntary.
How it works
A simple way to help.
Choose to enroll.
Complete an enrollment form to authorize participation for your Lumbee River EMC electric account.
Round up your bill.
The difference between your bill and the next whole dollar appears separately as an Operation Round Up contribution.
Support local needs.
Member contributions are combined to support eligible community needs through the Lumbee River Charitable Foundation.
Monthly contributions range from $0.01 to $0.99 and will not exceed $11.88 during a 12-month period. No contribution is added when your bill is already a whole-dollar amount.
Empowering our communities
Small contributions. Meaningful community support.
Together, members can help strengthen the communities we call home. Community needs may include:
Funding is subject to the Foundation’s eligibility requirements, policies, and grantmaking procedures.
Your questions, answered
Your choice. Our shared community.
How much will I contribute?
On average, approximately 50 cents a month, or $6 a year. Your actual contribution depends on your bill amount and will never exceed $0.99 per month or $11.88 during a 12-month period.
Is participation voluntary?
Yes. You choose whether to enroll and may cancel at any time.
Where will I see my contribution?
Your Operation Round Up contribution appears separately on your monthly electric bill.
Who manages the program?
Lumbee River EMC administers enrollment and collects voluntary bill-rounding contributions. The Lumbee River Charitable Foundation awards local grants according to its policies and grantmaking procedures.
Can I choose where my contribution goes?
Contributions are combined to support eligible community needs. Individual participants may not direct their contributions to a particular person, organization, project, or funding request.
How do I cancel?
Join your fellow members
How to enroll
Complete an Operation Round Up enrollment form and return it to one of Lumbee River EMC’s three office locations.
Need a form or have questions? Call 910-843-4131 to speak with a Member Services Representative.
Call Member ServicesParticipation is voluntary. You may cancel at any time.