On February 20, 2024, Nueces Electric Cooperative extended its support to four local charities – the Boys and Girls Club of Coastal Bend, CASA of the Coastal Bend, Educating Children’s Future Community Center, and Triumph Over Kid Cancer – by presenting checks to support their initiatives. This contribution represents another step forward in our ongoing dedication to promoting positive change and community development.
Grants are distributed via our Operation Round Up Program, where members opt to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. Members are never charged more than $0.99 per account each month. We extend our sincere appreciation to our members for their generous contributions in backing local charities and nonprofits.
Learn more about these charities below!
(From Left to Right: Tammy Bolton, BGCCB; Rafael Silva, BGCCB; Lillian Jamfar, BGCCB; Kim Barrienteos, BGCCB; Christy Harris, BGCCB; Veronica Blanco, BGCCB; Elissa Amador, BGCCB; Adrian Longoria, NEC; Clay Dennis, NEC)
The Boys & Girls Clubs of The Coastal Bend (BGCCB) bridge the divide between school and home for children and teenagers aged 6-18. Their initiatives help limit the risk of children being unsupervised, unguided, and vulnerable during non-school hours. BGCCB’s after-school programs offer enriching experiences that broaden the educational horizons of our youth and offer vital support for working parents.
Learn more about their mission here.
(From Left to Right: Clay Dennis, NEC; Darra Walker, CASA; Elsa Martinez, CASA; Page Hall, CASA; Seana Towler, CASA; Noelia Ortiz, CASA, Adrian Longoria, NEC)
The mission of CASA of the Coastal Bend is to champion the best interests of children in foster care within Nueces and Aransas counties.
Learn more about their mission here.
(From Left to Right: Adrian Longoria, NEC; Tracy Cantu, ECF; Dess Porras, ECF; Clay Dennis, NEC)
The Educating Children’s Future Community Center offers an after-school educational enrichment program tailored to at-risk elementary-age children residing in our inner-city community.
The E.C.F. offers tutoring, free of charge. It’s initiative aims to challenge the pattern of low student achievement and prove that every student can excel academically when provided with tailored time, support, and instruction addressing their individual academic requirements.
Learn more about their mission here.
(From Left to Right: Clay Dennis, NEC; Katelyn Ashley, TOKC; Adrian Longoria, NEC)
Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with cancer by uplifting their spirits, increasing public awareness, and funding research to enhance the treatment and survivability of pediatric cancers.
Learn more about their mission here.