Operation Round Up Programs
The rounded-up funds from our members are distributed throughout our community by offering bill assistance to members, scholarships to high school seniors, technical/trade school scholarships to students, lineman scholarships for power lineman programs, grants for teachers that have B.I.G. ideas, and Southern Crescent Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
ORU has also helped in funding larger community project such as The Link, The Madras Community Center, and Mary Ray Memorial Schoolhouse in Coweta County.
Bright Idea Grants began in 2005. The purpose is to help with the “BIG” ideas our educators have for our future leaders. Many teachers develop innovative classroom projects but lack the funds to implement the projects. Our Bright Ideas Grants fund these projects for teachers. 20 Grants up to $1,500 for each classroom project, totaling $30,000. Applications open in May, close in August, and awarded in November. Winners are selected by a panel of judges based on creativity, defining goals of the project, students’ involvement, and learning objective. Click here to learn more or apply!
Thanks to Operation Round Up, we have been able to award thousands of dollars to help people reach their dreams. Whether you’re a high school senior or a high school graduate, we have scholarships to help you empower your future – including technical and lineman schools. Learn more and begin your tomorrow today!
In honor of Mr. Farr, ORU proudly partners with the Southern Crescent Peach Tree City chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Mr. Farr was born May 20, 1912 and was a graduate of Fayette County High School, Class of 1930. In 1945 he was one of the principal organizers of CFEMC. Farr served the organization for 61 years. He was a charter member of the Fayette County Kiwanis Club and was a member of the Fayette County Board of Education for 10 years. In later years, Farr’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and Farr and Elaine Gaillard, director of Ashley Glen in Peachtree City, put together the first Alzheimer’s Walk in Fayette County. Mr. Farr died at age 94 on September 26, 2006.
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Southern Crescent-Peachtree City, GA Saturday, will be October 4, 2025. Click the link above to sign up or learn more!