The CVECares Committee with Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative announced that it has continued its mission of giving back to the community by donating $2,000 to two local organizations that are making a difference.

United Way of Eastern Country Inc. received a $1,500 donation to help further fund their Ride United Transportation program. This program provides free, on-demand transportation for residents of Shawnee to access essential services. The organization serves Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes and South Lincoln Counties.

South Central Industries, a Shawnee-based nonprofit that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received $500 to support the expansion and operation of their accessible greenhouse and horticulture training program.

CVECares is a charitable committee within the cooperative made of CVEC employees who are dedicated to identifying and supporting meaningful causes throughout the service area.

About Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC): Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, publicly owned utility cooperative committed to serving its members in the East Central Region of Oklahoma. Canadian Valley Electric provides essential electric utility service to over 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.