Halifax EMC & CoBank Partner to Support New Community Pickleball and Tennis Courts

Posted: August 9, 2025 at 7:00 am

Halifax EMC in partnership with CoBank, has made a contribution to enhance recreational opportunities in the Littleton area. Together, the organizations provided matching donations to C.A.R.E./The John 3:16 Center in support of the construction of new community pickleball and tennis courts.

On Friday, August 8, Halifax EMC presented a $5,000 check to The John 3:16 Center. Grading is already underway on the designated site, which will feature a total of four pickleball courts and one dedicated tennis court.

While the new courts will be located on the grounds of The John 3:16 Center, they will be open to the public from dawn until dusk, providing a new outlet for recreation, health, and community engagement.

“Our goal is to bring fitness and fun to families in the community,” said Shannon McAllister, Executive Director at The John 3:16 Center. “We’re also excited to create a space that enhances the recreational education we offer to children in our programs.”

“The Co-op is proud to support a project that focuses on the well-being of local residents and creates accessible spaces that bring people together through physical activity and play,” said Tucker Lemley, Chief Executive Officer of Halifax EMC.

CoBank, a national cooperative bank headquartered in Colorado, matched Halifax EMC’s contribution through its Sharing Success program, which supports charitable efforts in rural communities by doubling its members’ donations.

Pictured in front of the future pickleball/tennis courts from left to right are Halifax EMC Chief Executive Officer Tucker Lemley, Halifax EMC Director Barbara Brayboy, John 3:16 Executive Director Shannon McAllister, John 3:16 Operations Director Jennifer Parrott; and Halifax EMC Director Macon Robertson.