Hendricks Power Cooperative and Operation Round Up Donations Support Community Initiatives

Recent donations benefit Strides to Success, Brownsburg Kiwanis, and the Imagination Library of Hendricks County

Hendricks Power Cooperative is proud to announce recent charitable contributions made through its Operation Round Up program and direct community support initiatives, continuing its mission of empowering and enriching the communities it serves.

Operation Round Up, a member-funded charitable program, awarded a $1,500 grant to Strides to Success, a local nonprofit dedicated to equine-assisted learning programs that help individuals build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome personal challenges. The funds will support Strides to Success in its ongoing fundraising efforts and program operations.

In addition, Brownsburg Kiwanis received $1,000 to support its youth-focused initiatives, including scholarships, the Brownsburg Bike Challenge, and other community events that promote leadership and service among young people in the area.

As part of its broader commitment to education and youth development, Hendricks Power also donated $5,000 to the Imagination Library of Hendricks County. This program, founded by Dolly Parton, provides free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. Currently, nearly 2,800 children in Hendricks County are enrolled. A year-long sponsorship for a child costs just $31.20, allowing the donation to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children.

In a show of support for rural communities and early childhood literacy, CoBank matched Hendricks Power’s $5,000 donation through its Sharing Success Program, bringing the total contribution to $10,000.

“We’re proud to support programs that strengthen and uplift our community,” said Heather Thompson, Director of Marketing and Human Resources at Hendricks Power. “Whether it’s through education, youth programming, or innovative learning opportunities, these organizations are making a lasting difference in the lives of the next generation.”

For more information about Hendricks Power’s community efforts or to enroll in Operation Round Up, please visit hendrickspower.com/roundup.