A Shenandoah Valley charity program is announcing thousands in donations for a dozen non-profits.

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s “Operation Round Up” raised over $18,000  for immediate distribution among 12 hand-selected organizations. Five of those are in Augusta, Rockingham and Page counties.

The money is generated through a voluntary program which encourages households to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar.

Communications manager Preston Knight told W-S-V-A News that a little generosity goes a long way, since the average member contributes around 6 dollars per year to the program.

Non-profits interested in applying for future funding can apply here through June 14th.

The organizations receiving funding are:

Community Foundation of the Blue Ridge: Toward the MaDee Project, to assist families of children diagnosed and in treatment for forms of adolescent cancer.

Friends of the Middle River: To help for the annual trash cleanup of the river and its tributaries.

Dare to Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center: To cover expenses for feed, hay, veterinary treatment and more for one therapy horse for one year.

Page Alliance for Community Action: For free swim lessons for underserved youth in the county.

Elkton Area United Services: For aid toward the emergency assistance program, which helps clients with housing, electric, fuel, heat, water and medical needs.

Pilot Club of Harrisonburg: For the purchase of riding helmets and robotic animals for facilities caring for residents with dementia and traumatic brain illnesses.

Silk Moth Stage: Funding toward its 2023 season, where performances occur in an audience-connected, imagination-driven, place-grounded style.

Ferst Readers: To add about 40 children to its program that supplies free books to children every month.

Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging: Funding support for its Meals on Wheels program.

Congregational Community Action Project: For financial assistance with utility bills for 12 households.

Love to NIC: To cover expenses for meals, shoes, gloves, hats, thermals and coats of the city’s homeless population.

Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter: For rent toward its warming center.