With Operation Round-Up, the JCREMC Community Fund has given over $500,000 in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations and charitable causes since the program’s start in 2019.
So many incredible local organizations have put these funds to great use – from renovating local schools to giving new lifesaving equipment to fire departments. In honor of ORU’s success, we would like to highlight some of the grant projects that have made major impacts on the community.
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Resources of Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping Indiana’s foster children, has received many grants from Operation Round-Up since 2019. Every single grant has helped them to support foster youth throughout Indiana.
With one grant, ROH purchased a shipping container that provides additional storage to the organization.
“We are incredibly grateful for the JCREMC Operation Round-Up program’s generosity and support,” ROH executive director Renae Furnée said.
“Thanks to your kindness, we were able to secure a shipping container in 2024, providing much-needed extra storage for clothing, car seats, cribs, and other essential items for children in foster care. This expansion has allowed us to reach and serve over 80 children per month in foster and kinship care—something we couldn’t have accomplished without you.”
Another grant helped bolster their Birthday Blessings program, which allows ROH to give birthday gifts to children in foster care.
“We are beyond grateful for the JCREMC Operation Round-Up program’s generosity and the impact it has made on our Birthday Blessings program. Because of your support, we have been able to provide birthday gifts to children in foster care, ensuring they feel seen, valued, and celebrated on their special day.”
While some of us are used to receiving gifts every birthday, many children in foster care are often overlooked during these celebrations.
“For many of these children, this may be the first time they’ve received a birthday present, and your kindness makes that moment possible. Thank you for bringing joy, hope, and a sense of belonging to these incredible kids—your generosity is truly making a difference in their lives!”
To learn more about Operation Round-Up, go here.
