What is Operation Round-Up?

Operation Round-Up is a new member-to-member program helping struggling members pay their energy bills. By donating a handful of change each month, you can help.

Operation Round-Up allows members to round up their electric bill to the next even dollar amount. The extra change goes to a fund to help low-income and in-need families in Claverack service territory.

By donating your spare change, we all can make a difference in a neighbor's life. It is an inexpensive way to help each other through tough times.

Contributing is Easy

The concept is simple. Just round up your electric bill. For example, if your electric bill is $40.32, then your bill would be an even $41. It could make balancing the family checkbook much easier.

A Few Pennies Can Make the Difference

An average yearly donation is about $6. Add your $6 to that of just half of Claverack's membership and we have almost $50,000 to help those in need.

Each year, hundreds of Claverack members receive energy assistance in the form of government money. That financing is often targeted in congressional budget cuts - so help for needy families is never certain. That's why we began Operation Round-Up - to help more members.

There are strict guidelines for qualification for benefits through the Operation Round-Up program. Members must show a persistent effort to keep their bills paid. Help is limited to a maximum of $250 (all at once or in parts) during a three year period.

If you are a needy family or know a family that could use a hand with energy expenses, contact the fund administrator, your county's Energy Assistance Office.

Be a Good Neighbor

If you would like to help others, Operation Round-Up is an easy way to do that. And if you change your mind and decide to quit, just call the office and ask to stop.

If you have any additional questions please call the Claverack member services department at (800) 326-9799 or (570) 265-2167 or email us at MemberServices@Claverack.com.

The Choice is yours. Sign up today to start helping with your next bill.