The SECO Angel Fund is the Cooperative’s mechanism for improving the human condition in Sumter Electric’s seven-county service territory. Its purpose is to help meet those needs in our community which might not be met through other means. It is not intended to replace, or supercede, any other types of existing funds, or grants, currently being used to address humanitarian needs in our communities. Members choose how, when and to what extent they wish to participate in the program. And, there are several ways to you can help.

Some examples of potentially appropriate needs:

• Energy assistance.

• Emergency assistance related to a home fire, or some other catastrophic event.

• Fundraising efforts on behalf of individuals needing lifesaving medical treatment, or transplant, in SECO's service territory.

• Support for local human service agencies which may be experiencing funding difficulties. The idea here is to catch things that are falling between the cracks and have serious community ramifications.

How revenue for the Angel Fund is generated:

• Royalties paid to the Fund through the sale of collectible toy trucks.

• Donations to the Fund from our vending machine company.

• Profits from the sale of weather radios.

• Donations made by our members through SECO’s “Pennies from Heaven” program.

• Outright donations made to the Fund by members and non-members

Applicants for assistance through the SECO Angel Fund are required to complete a combination certificate of need/disclosure statement. These forms are available at all SECO Energy offices. Realizing the potentially emergent nature of some requests, applications are reviewed quickly so community needs can be identified and acted on in a timely manner. For more information about the Angel Fund, send an email to Customer Service or contact us by phone at (352) 793-3801.

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