The Union Power Charitable Foundation (UPCF) underscores Union Power Cooperative’s longstanding commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its members and the broader community.

The foundation focuses on several key areas to maximize its impact: providing member assistance to members who are facing hardships in paying their utility bill, non-profit support by providing grants and resources to local non-profits, and enhancing community development by engaging in projects that will support and foster community growth and resilience.

Executive Vice President and General Manager of Union Power Cooperative, Greg Andress, introduced the charitable foundation at the 85th Annual Meeting and stated, “The need of this organization was brought to our attention during COVID when we had a lot of members calling in wanting to assist other members in need, but didn’t know how. We would direct those members to assistance agencies and we realized we could do a lot more in our community, which is one of our guiding principles, Concern for Community.” Greg further stated, “Today, we are excited about this opportunity, and with the foundation, we are now going to be able to assist those non-profit agencies that are assisting our communities in many different ways. We hope to make an impact to our membership, as well as the communities we serve.”

How to get involved

The foundation welcomes the support of individuals, businesses, and organizations who share its commitment to making a positive impact. Whether through volunteering, partnerships, or donations, there are numerous ways to get involved and help us achieve our mission.

We are thrilled to provide local assistance and enhance the communities we serve through the Union Power Charitable Foundation.