Operation Round Up’s first quarter distribution put us over the top for reaching $1 million in giving back to the community. The recipients were:

• Central Noble Canstruction, $2,500, canned foods

• Lakewood Park Christian School, $1,200, baseball field electrical upgrade

• Junior Achievement serving DeKalb County, $1,000, Finance Park program

• Junior Achievement serving Noble County, $1,500, Economic Success program

• Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society, $1,000, local school group programs

• Inspiration Ministries, $1,500, cargo trailer

• DeKalb High School, $500, winter percussion music equipment

• DeKalb Central Foundation, $600, bike helmets

• Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, $2,500, educational classroom books and materials

• Trinity Daycare Ministry, $3,000, materials and supplies

For local nonprofit organizations seeking funding, fill out and return an application to the Noble REMC office by April 1 to be considered for the next round of Operation Round Up disbursements. Applications can be downloaded at nobleremc.com.