A local nonprofit was one of three organizations to receive a grant through Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s (CVEC) Sharing Success program.

May May’s Homes, Gateway to Prevention and Graham- Dustin Public Schools were awarded a total of $15,000 in grants from CVEC in partnership with its lending partner, CoBank.

Seminole resident Terry Howard founded May May’s homes, which provides reunification homes for parents and foster children as well as tiny homes for adolescents aging out of foster care. The organization is a non-profit community partner of CarePortal, a technology platform that shares the needs of local children in DHS custody and foster families with local churches and community partners, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond and meet those needs. The organization also operates a thrift store in the former Clausing’s Supply location in Seminole. Follow May May’s Homes on Facebook for more information.

While CVEC is recognized for delivering reliable electric service, the cooperative is equally committed to investing in the communities it serves.

“These grants reflect that commitment by supporting organizations that play vital roles in public safety, education, and community well-being,” CVEC officials said in a news release.

The Sharing Success program was launched by CoBank in 2012 to enhance the impact of co-ops and the non-profits they aid. By matching CVEC’s charitable contributions, the program strengthens local communities.

For more information about the Sharing Success program or other CVEC initiatives, contact Kaci Dennis at 405-382-3680.

About CVEC: Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. is a nonprofit, publicly owned utility cooperative with a steadfast commitment to serving its members in the East Central Region of Oklahoma. Canadian Valley Electric provides essential electric utility service to over

Representatives of Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) present a check to Terry Howard (second from left), founder of May May’s Homes. May May’s was one of three area nonprofits to receive a grant from CVEC.

—Courtesy photo 25,000 accounts, catering to the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial members. This service area spans approximately 3,500 square miles, encompassing all or parts of the following counties: Oklahoma, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Lincoln, Creek, Hughes, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, and McIntosh.