How Do Members Participate?

Surry-Yadkin EMC members can take part in the program by volunteering to allow their electric bills to be "rounded up" to the next  dollar amount.  For instance, if your bill is $105.50 the bill would be "rounded up" to $106.00 with the .50 cents being contributed to the Round Up fund.  The most any one member could possibly contribute in a 12 month period would be $11.88.  The monthly "rounded up" figure would be itemized on the monthly electric bill.  This will let members know the exact amount of their contribution and could also be used for tax purposes, as any donations made to the program are tax deductible.

If you do not wish to participate in the Round Up program please contact the Member Services Department.

The "Round Up" program is governed by a Board of Directors separate and apart from that of Surry-Yadkin EMC.  In order for anyone to receive assistance from the program an application must be submitted to the Board of Directors for consideration.  The board on a monthly basis will review applications and make a final decision on  whether or not an application will be funded.  One director from each county will serve on the board so that our entire service area will be represented.  Inquiries or questions about the program or the application process may be directed to these board members or the Member Services Department of Surry-Yadkin EMC.  Applications will be available at the Surry-Yadkin EMC office in Dobson or can be mailed directly to applicants by contacting the Member Services Department at Surry-Yadkin EMC.

Who Does the Round Up Program Help? 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Round Up Board of Directors made necessary changes as to how the funds were allocated.  Since the program began in 2001, the amount of requests each year steadily increased and it became difficult to fairly judge who was given assistance and who would be denied since the needs in our community were so great.  

The Board of Directors agreed to begin assiting non-profit organizations in our community primarily.  These funds are currently being used to assist food banks, medical programs for individuals with no insurance and to organizations that provide heating and fuel assistance within the community that we serve.  Individuals who have experienced a house fire or a catastrophic illness are still eligible to apply with our program for emergency assistance.   

If you feel that you qualify to apply for assistance with the Round Up program or if you are a non-profit organization who would like to apply for assistance, please contact our Member Services Department at 336-356-8241.  Applications are available by mail or you can stop by our office to pick one up.