Kankakee Valley REMC proudly announces its latest Operation Round Up grant recipients, contributing $16,300 to our communities this quarter. 

iCaleb & Company was granted $1,000 to purchase iPads for children undergoing cancer treatment in northern Indiana. These iPads will offer educational and entertaining support during extended hospital stays. 

Call A Ride, based in Hebron, received a $2,500 grant to ease van insurance expenses. Founded in 1995, Call A Ride provides transportation services for the elderly, handicapped, and indigent residents in Hebron and Boone Townships. 

Junior Achievement (JA) Starke County received $1,000 to deliver economic education to students in second and third grade at Knox Community Elementary, North Judson-San Pierre Elementary, and Oregon-Davis Elementary. 

The Kouts Fire Department was awarded $1,800 to purchase new hand tools for one of its fire engines. The department serves the Towns of Kouts and Pleasant Township in Porter County. 

As summer approaches and students are out of school, the demand at local food pantries tends to increase. Recognizing this need, Operation Round Up provided $1,000 grants to ten food pantries situated within the KV REMC service territory.