Over the years, you\u2019ve probably heard or read about Halifax EMC\u2019s concern for our community. This is one of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of utilities and businesses. We\u2019ve always taken this mission and responsibility to heart. It\u2019s who we are as a co-op.<\/p>\n
Over the past few months, like so many of you, we\u2019ve risen to meet new challenges and strengthen the safety net for our community, particularly for those who are most vulnerable. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we\u2019ve made numerous adjustments to programs and operations to maintain business continuity while staying focused on the bigger mission of helping our members during this turbulent time.<\/p>\n
Now, with the holidays fast approaching, these recent events have made me pause and think about the role we play in our community. While our purpose is to provide safe and reliable energy to you, the members we serve, we have a greater mission\u2013\u2013to be a catalyst for good.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re probably aware of our Operation Round-Up program, where we take donations from generous members like you who have \u201crounded up\u201d the amount due on their electric bill to help our community. Or our Youth Tour program, where we take our community\u2019s brightest young people to Washington, D.C. for a week-long immersion to experience democracy in action.<\/p>\n
We also have a strong commitment to safety\u2013\u2013not just for our employees, but for our community as well. We visit schools to teach children of all ages how to stay safe around electricity. We hold safety demonstrations at community meetings and other gatherings.<\/p>\n
Halifax EMC invests in the economic development of the community through an active role in our counties and local chambers of commerce. We\u2019ve made our meeting room available for community meetings and events.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also see our employees serving on local boards, coaching youth sports, and volunteering at charitable events. Because when you work at a co-op, you understand how important a strong community is\u2013\u2013after all, without you, the co-op wouldn\u2019t exist.<\/p>\n
We know that our core job is to keep the lights on; but our passion is our community. Because we live and work here too, and we want to make it a better place for all.<\/p>\n
If there\u2019s anything we can do to help you\u2013\u2013whether providing energy-saving advice to help lower your monthly bill or discuss payment plan options during these difficult times\u2013\u2013please reach out to us at 252-445-5111. Concern for community is the heart and soul of who we are. And no matter what the future brings, you can count on your electric co-op to care about you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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