Operation Roundup
Habersham EMC began Operation Round Up in April 2002. Through this program, financial assistance can be provided to worthwhile activities and worthy individuals in the HEMC service area of Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens and White counties.
These funds are collected from HEMC members who voluntarily participate in the program by allowing their monthly bill to be rounded up to the next dollar. The change then goes into a fund administered by the volunteer board, who screens and awards requests for funds. The average donation that a member makes is 50 cents a month. Donations are tax deductible.
As the bylaws stipulate, these funds may not be used to pay power bills or for political contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How will the money be used?
The Habersham EMC Foundation, Inc. board will oversee Operation
Round Up. Funds will be used, in accordance with the Foundation's
by-laws, to help with various needs in our community. The primary
purpose is to provide funds for special and individual needs,
particularly when help is not available through other channels. Rest
assured, 100% of the funds collected stay within the HEMC service area.
How do I join?
This program is strictly voluntary. If you wish to participate, just click
on the link at bottom of page, call our office at 706-754-2114, 706-865-4362, or 800-640-6812,
e-mail at or fax your request to 706-754-1460.
What if I don't want to participate in the Operation Round Up program?
If you DO NOT wish to participate, just call our office at 706-754-2114, 706-865-4362, or
800-640-6812, e-mail the co-op at or send us a note.
HEMC realizes that many of our members already donate to their church
and to their community. This program just provides members an easy and
unique way to contribute small change each month that will make a big
difference when pooled together.
How long am I committed to participate in Operation Round Up?
You may stay in the program as long as you like or decide to come out
of the program at any time. There is no specific commitment time.
Are these contributions tax deductible?
Yes. At the end of the year, HEMC will send out a donation summary
for your records.
Members Selected for Habersham EMC Foundation, Inc. Board
A voluntary board, made up of Habersham EMC members, has been
selected to administer the Operation Round Up program. Eight members, two
from each of the four HEMC districts and one at-large member will meet
bi-monthly to receive and evaluate all requests for funds and determine
how they will be distributed. All funds collected will remain local and be
distributed throughout the HEMC six-county service area. Applications for
Operation Round Up funds for either individuals/families or organizations
may be downloaded from the links below or picked up at the Habersham
EMC offices in Clarkesville or Cleveland.
PDFs:
Individual/family Application for Funds
Organization Application for Funds
Past Recipients
| White County Fire Dept. | Circle of Hope |
| A cancer victim | Sharing & Caring |
| Homeless Ministries | Little League |
| Habitat for Humanity | Community Pantry |
| Handicap ramp for an individual | Christian Learning Center |
| Volunteers for Literacy | Prevent Child Abuse |
| Food Bank of N.E. Georgia | Rabun County EMA/Rescue |
| Assisting Needs for the Disabled | Habersham Co. Fire Dept. |
| An individual | Victory Home |
| Lady Raiders Home Run Club | Scholarships |
| Habersham County Family | Special Olympics |
| White County Family | Pitts Park |
| Habersham Raider Dugout Club | Salvation Army |
| Habersham County EMS | Teen Drivers |
| Rabun County Family | FFA Alumni |
| Habersham Central Athletic Dept. | Habersham Co. Family |
| Bean Creek Water Project | Mountain Circuit CASA |
| Boggs Mtn. Humane Society | White Co. Food Pantry |
| HCHS Academic Boosters Club | Chechero Volunteer Fire Dept. |
Scholarships
Each year scholarships are awarded to a deserving senior at each of the following schools in the Habersham EMC service area: Habersham Central, White County High School, Rabun County High School, Tallulah Falls School, Trinity Classical School and White Creek Christian Academy.
Enrollment Request
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