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Operation Round Up (ORU) is a program that gives back to members and organizations in need through the support of Medina EC members, employees and donors. Since inception in 2006, ORU has awarded more than $157,000.

 

Apply for ORU Funds

Individuals and families can apply to receive ORU funds by submitting a complete application.

 

2021 Application Deadlines: February 5, May 7, August 6, November 5

Applications can be submitted at any time and emergency requests can be reviewed prior to application deadlines.

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Who's Been Helped

March 2021

  • Maggie and Jason Alvarez - $1,000
  • Cindy Balderrama - $1,500
  • Sharon and Nathan Grissom - $1,000

December 2020 / January 2021 - Emergency Recipients

  • Robyn and Jeffery Pope - $1,000
  • Amanda Hammett - $1,000

Grocery Give Recipients - $150 HEB Gift Cards

  • Ann Marie and Oscar Torres, Capri Hinojosa and Brandon Oliphant, Carla Brown, Carlos and Yolanda Herrera, Cindy Balderrama, Deidra and Jeremy Dawley, Eleanor Yanez, Elizabeth Castro and Anthony Rodriguez, Erika and Benny Cisneros, Felix and Martha Hernandez, Heather and Eric Gilliland, Irma and Silberio Casas, Jose and Mary Ann Rodriguez, Jose and Michelle Gomez, Linda Searson, Mary E. Villar, Michelle Rodriguez, Miranda Benetti, Paula and Simon Davila, Rafaela Cantu, Ramon Valles, Ruth and Emmanuel Lozano, Shawna and Joseph Mason, and Stacy Urrutia.

November 2020

  • Capri Hinojosa and Brandon Oliphant - $620
  • Priscilla Mejia and Adrian Rosas - $2,500
  • Jo Francis and Bailey Massey - $750

September 2020

  • Paula and Simon Davila - $150

June 2020

  • Noe and Elmira Diaz - $500
  • Greg and Griselda Guerra - $500
  • Elroy and Lorena Canales - $500
  • Medina County Food Pantry - $500
  • Devine Food Pantry - $500

March 2020

  • Erin & Blake Robin - $1,000

Grocery Give Recipients - $150 HEB Gift Cards

  • Abigail Garibay, Joanna Soliz, Stephanie Tolentino, Homero and Magdelena Sanchez, Gloria Guerra, Mandy Ramirez, Mary and Jacob Gomez, Modesto Morales, Nathan and Sharon Girssom, Paul Corona, Rebecca Heyen, Rose and Jose Chavez, Wendy Jones, Ramon Valles, Terry and Antonii Saldana,

November 2019

  • Luna and Lorenzo Rosana - $500
  • Steve and Victoria Muennink - $3,000
  • Richard Bollman - $1,000
  • Eva and Jason Smith - $500
  • Logan Elizondo - $2,000

September 2019

  • Nathan and Sharon Grissom - $1,000
  • Joseph Carroll - $1,500

June 2019

  • Frank Hooker - $2,500
  • Jesus Ibarra - $500

March 2019

  • Clifford & Joann Baumann - $1,500
  • Hunter Erwin - $2,000

Helping Rebuild After Fire

The Machen family never thought they'd be returning to find their home engulfed in flames and seeing the past 20 years of living left in a pile of ashes in the aftermath. Their home tragically caught fire at the end of January 2018. Thankfully no one was home, but they lost everything inside, including two pets.

The Machens worked tirelessly to rebuild their home. Although there is no price on replacing memorabilia and heirlooms, the ORU committee felt the need to help this family rebuild the walls that once sheltered memories and echoed laughter. In March 2018, the Machens received a $1,000 donation from the ORU program

Thankful for ORU

"I would like to thank Medina Electric Co-op from the bottom of my heart for the generosity that has been given to my son Bailey. I especially would like to thank everyone who donates their extra cents every month to make this happen. With this donation from Operation Round Up, Bailey has been able to continue what he loves the most. Every week he goes to Dream Walkers Equine Therapy Center in Uvalde, where through horse riding, he has learned and continues to learn how to regain his strength and other abilities he had lost several years ago. So again...Thank You!!!" - Jo Francis Massey, mother of ORU recipient Bailey Massey

Bailey received a donation in 2017 to pay for a year of therapy at Dream Walkers. In 2015 Bailey had brain surgery that left him paralyzed on the left side.

Donate to ORU

 

Rounding Up

The most popular way to give to ORU is by opting to have your monthly electric bill rounded up to the next whole dollar. For example, if your bill is $101.43 your bill is rounded up to $102. The spare 57 cents is donated to ORU.

One Time Donation

You can also make a one-time donation to ORU. Make a check payable to Operation Round Up and mail it to Medina Electric Cooperative, ATTN: ORU Fund, PO Box 370, Hondo, TX 78861.