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Community Involvement

At GVEC, we work for you in more ways than one.  Serving, to us, is not just about delivering reliable electric services.  It’s about strengthening and developing the communities we serve and caring for our Cooperative neighbors both socially and economically.  With good corporate citizenship at the foundation of our ideals, we encourage GVEC employees to display dedication in their daily approach not only with their jobs, but also through their efforts in community service and involvement.

You are likely to see one or more of us in your child’s school teaching electrical safety, at your local Chamber of Commerce meeting, supporting community events, or walking as a team to help find a cure for cancer.  Community involvement is part of our culture. We strive to take care of our members out of respect for our neighbors and our communities.

Just like you, we live, work and play in the areas we serve.  And just like you, we call these areas home.  We take great pride in working for the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative and in being part of the professional team of 255 employees serving you, our member-owners.

As we continuously develop and look toward the future, we never lose sight of our rich heritage and our responsibility to you.  We’re faces you’ve known and partners you’ve trusted for over 70 years.  We’re your Cooperative, and your kind of power.

What We Do

We educate and inspire youth of all ages by:

  • Providing safety demonstrations and energy conservation programs to students throughout our service area
  • Bringing our life-size Louie the Lightning Bug into classrooms to teach young children how to be safe around electricity
  • Awarding over $20,000 in scholarships to high school seniors each year to provide them the opportunity to continue their education after high school
  • Participating in area Career Days to educate students on the electrical industry and inform them of job opportunities
  • Sponsoring leadership forums and sports programs
  • Reaching hundreds of students each year with our diverse programs and events

We support the people and the communities we serve by:

  • Presenting informative safety programs to groups and organizations
  • Participating in area events such as parades, livestock shows, agricultural fairs, and sporting events
  • Taking part in area Chamber of Commerce activities
  • Staying involved in area Economic Development issues
  • Working together with area Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Responders
  • Providing our Port-A-Cool fans at public events during the summer months to help visitors stay cool
  • Volunteering in activities and events to help improve the quality of life for everyone
  • Ensuring our highly skilled linemen teams compete in the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo each year
  • Participating in area Relay for Life events each year

Click here for more information on how GVEC supports our youth.

Some of the organizations we have worked with include:

  • Relay For Life – American Cancer Society
  • Local Area Food Banks
  • Jim Price Community Clean-up Day – Gonzales
  • Habitat for Humanity