E V E RY DAY E M P O W E R E D,
C O O P E R AT I V E LY OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
EnergyUnited is committed to serving its members and the communities that came together to shape the electric cooperative we all know and love today. While our primary service is providing safe, affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible energy to our members, we also believe in the importance of giving back. That’s why we choose to invest in outreach programs each year that provide unique opportunities for EnergyUnited members and communities who reside within our 19-county service area.
ENERGYUNITED FOUNDATION The EnergyUnited Foundation plays a critical role in providing support for those who are facing financial hardship each year. To address these needs, the Foundation awarded more than $300,000 in grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations throughout our service area in 2021. The foundation is funded solely by Operation Round-Up, an initiative that calls upon our members to round up their monthly bills to help our neighbors in need.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS 2021 proved to be especially meaningful as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the EnergyUnited Foundation. Since its inception, we’ve provided countless opportunities for underserved communities as well as donations across our service area. Thanks to the generosity of our members who have rounded up their bills, we’ve been able to make immense contributions to those who really need it. Since its founding, the Foundation has been able to donate $7.5 million to 4,579 individuals, households and nonprofit organizations. It’s truly empowering to know that when we all work together in small and incremental ways through Operation Round-Up, we can impact our communities in a truly profound and meaningful way.
$25-FOR-25 YEARS GIVING DRIVE We held our very first giving campaign in honor of the 25-year anniversary of the EnergyUnited Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of you, our members, we raised over $5,000 to go toward the Foundation’s good works. We are so appreciative to all who contributed!
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