Matching donations from Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) and 1 of its financial partners, CoBank was presented in June to 4 local organizations to support community projects across UEC’s service territory. CoBank is a national cooperative bank based in Colorado.
Through its Sharing Success Program, CoBank doubles the contributions of its members to charitable organizations. It has now matched nearly $90,000 in the last 9 years. This year’s 4 CoBank Sharing Success Program recipients are detailed below:
Blue Mountain Community College Foundation
Umatilla Electric employees, Tami Sinor (left) and Lisa McMeen (right), present a donation check to Ken Daniel, Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Executive Director, in June. The donation was matched by CoBank and will be used to purchase specialized equipment, benefitting the Precision Irrigated Agriculture Program at the college.
Irrigon Fire and Rescue
Irrigon Fire and Rescue received support to complete needed building improvements, as the infrastructure at the fire department has aged.
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic
Johnny Otis, UEC Board Member (right) presents a check to Connie Ambrecht, Executive Director at TruCare Pregnancy Clinic. Donated funds will be used to support outreach activities and materials.
“UEC is proud to partner with CoBank through their Sharing Success Program to support these vital community organizations. CoBank’s commitment to doubling our contributions has enabled us to collectively donate nearly $90,000 over the past 9 years, enhancing the well-being of the communities across our service area.”
-Lisa McMeen, Vice President of Administration