LA GRANGE — Fayette Electric Cooperative, in partnership with CoBank, awarded grants to four area not-for-profit organizations at their annual meeting on July 17. These donations were made possible through CoBank’s Sharing Success charitable contribution program.
Launched in 2012, CoBank's Sharing Success program aims to give back to co-ops and the non- profits they support, matching FEC’s charitable contributions to local nonprofit organizations.
Since its inception, the program has provided over $86 million in combined donations to support nonprofit organizations nation wide.
“Every donation made by our customers – large and small – contributes directly to the growth and vibrancy of America’s rural communities,” said Tom Halverson, president and chief executive officer of CoBank. "Sharing Suc cess allows CoBank to double these donations and double our customers’ impact. It’s a collaboration that gets right to the heart of CoBank’s mission and embodies the cooperative spirit. It’s a privilege to partner with our customers in this way and we look forward to the continued success of the program.”
This year, FEC and CoBank awarded grants of $5,000 each to the following organizations:
•Veterans Memorial Park: The grant will be used to update the tables and chairs at the Veterans Memorial Hall, a venue for community events, local fundraisers, high school proms, vol- unteer fire department fundraiser dinners, and meetings.
•Combined Community Action/ Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area: These funds will enhance their Meals on Wheels program in Fayette County, serv- ing five meals a week to older adults aged 60 and above, with a focus on reaching the most rural older adults.
•Flatonia Area Food Pantry: The grant will cover food purchases for families in need in the Flatonia area, as well as monthly expenses including utilities and insurance. The pantry aims to expand its facility to serve more families by the end of the year.
•CASA of Bastrop, Fayette, and Lee Counties: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will use the funds to ensure that every child in Fayette County who experiences abuse and neglect and is removed from their home has a trained advocate to support them throughout their involvement with the child welfare system.
Doug Lambert, general manager of Fayette Electric Cooperative, expressed his enthusiasm about the impact of these grants, “We are honored to support these incredible organizations that work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life in our communities. Through our partnership with CoBank’s Sharing Success program, we can double the positive impact on our local nonprofits, ensuring they have the resources needed to continue their invaluable services. This collaboration truly exemplifies the cooperative spirit and our commitment to fostering strong, vibrant communities.”
