Operation Round Up®
As a member of York Electric Cooperative, you are part of a program that helps raise thousands of dollars each year for worthy community projects right here in York, Chester, Lancaster, and Cherokee counties.
By rounding up electric bills to the next highest dollar, YEC contributes money to local charities. The charities, in turn, provide assistance to individuals in need. The average member participating in Operation Round Up® contributes about 50 cents a month. Members who wish not to participate in the program may opt-out here.
The program is administered by the Operation Round Up® Trust Board, an independent group of community leaders who assess the need for granting Operation Round Up® funds. Local non-profit organizations are assisted so they can provide food, shelter, clothing, health care, etc. to individuals in need. Political issues and campaigns do not receive funds.
Contributions to Operation Round Up® are tax-deductible. In December, your utility bill will have a summary of the contributions you made to Operation Round Up® during the previous year. YEC will also use every available means, including South Carolina Living, to keep you informed about how and when funds are distributed.
York Electric Cooperative knows you will enjoy being a part of this worthwhile effort. If you have any questions about Operation Round Up®, please contact Member Services.
Overview of Operation Round Up® distribution of funds:
Member bill assistance 33.9%
Medical and end-of-life care 27.2%
Children and education 21.4%
Homelessness assistance 14.7%
Unique need assistance 2.8%
FAQ
Operation Round Up FAQ
Contact local Help agencies. Download the Agency Help list PDF here
We make it easy. Sign up by calling our member services department at 803-684-4248, and we’ll simply round your electric bill up to the next highest dollar each month. The extra change – an average of only 50 cents a month or $6 a year – is your contribution to the program. If you wish to discontinue your contributions at any time, simply contact YEC.
Contributions to Operation Round Up are tax deductible. In January and February, your utility bill will have a summary of the contributions you made to Operation Round Up during the previous year.
After each quarterly meeting, our website is updated with the current disposition statement. Also, we periodically publish updates about Operation Round Up in South Carolina Living magazine.