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Holiday Helpers Positively Impacts Members

Over $70,000 raised in funds to support members affected by COVID-19.

At a Glance

The Holiday Helpers fund was created last November to pool resources aimed at helping Choptank Electric members pay their bills at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund was closed after a successful 7-month run, with over $70,000 raised through member donations, local businesses and organizations, and the Choptank Electric Trust.    

Top Contributors

  • Tri Gas & Oil
  • Lions Club of Cambridge
  • Vanguard Charitable
  • 404 Auto Repair
  • Shore United Bank
  • Grace Lutheran Church
  • Tom Aydelotte Land Svcs. 
  • Greensboro Self Storage
  • Choptank Electric Trust

In addition, the effort received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

Disbursement Process

  1. Choptank Electric spoke to vulnerable members in danger of disconnection.
  2. Eligible members received funds and established a plan to prevent future disconnections.
  3. Money from the fund was made available to the elderly, handicapped, veterans, etc.
  4. Funds were also made available to long-term payment plan members at risk of defaulting.