In just its fourth year, PEC’s Community Grants program has helped 47 area nonprofits fulfill their missions by distributing more than $190,000 in funding.
These grants are funded exclusively by the generosity of PEC members through PEC’s Power of Change program, which allows members to round up their electric bill to the nearest dollar for charity.
This spring, PEC is proud to announce it awarded more than $25,000 to six deserving organizations. Unfortunately, due to restrictions relating to COVID-19, they were unable to hold our traditional grants reception; however, grant funds were quickly sent to the named recipients, so they can continue their important work keeping our communities strong during these challenging times.
“When times are tough, we know our members rely on organizations like these to make it through,” PEC Community Relations Coordinator Caroline Tinsley Porter said. “We are thankful to have hard working nonprofits committed to making our communities better places to live for all of us, and PEC is proud to help them do their important work.”
At PEC, this never-ending commitment to our members is the backbone of the organization and is built into the cooperative principles. Learn more about the nonprofits benefitting from PEC’s Community Grants and the projects these funds will make possible: • Bergheim Volunteer Fire
• Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department: Purchase of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) unit;
• Wimberley Senior Center: Replacement of AC in Thrift Shoppe;
• Wimberley Valley Radio: Purchase of a new broadcasting console;
• FIRST in Texas: Purchase of new projectors and Chromebooks;
• Onion Creek Senior Center: Purchase of smart TV for continued education and activities; and
• Open Door Recovery House: Replacement of broken kitchen appliances with energy-efficient models.
