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You\u2019ve heard the old adage, \u201cThe youth is the hope of our future,\u201d and here at MEC, we place a strong emphasis on actively engaging the young adult members at our cooperative. These are members that may be living on their own for the first time, members who are new to the cooperative business model or members who may not fully understand the many resources and offerings readily available at their local electric cooperative.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been asked a time or two, \u201cHow do I know if I\u2019m a member?\u201d This is, perhaps, one of the most important questions you can ask! The simplest response is this\u2026 if you pay your power bill to Missoula Electric Cooperative (MEC), you are<\/strong> a member! Once you sign up for electric service at MEC, there are an abundance of resources, classes and programs that are available to you – free of charge!<\/p>\n

Community<\/strong>
\nEach year, MEC partners with a variety of charitable organizations across each of our seven districts. This comes in the form of donations and sponsorships, or recruiting and sending employee volunteers. In past years, we\u2019ve held events like \u201cPack the Lunchbox,\u201d which called on our members to help us round-up school supplies to pack into lunch boxes for under-served schools and students. Another event, which our team looks forward to each year, is the Habitat for Humanity build, where a group of our team members work together to lend a hand in the construction of a home for a local family in need.<\/p>\n

While these are merely two of the ways in which we are involved in the communities we serve, there are many more that may spark your interest! If you\u2019d like to learn more about ways you can join our community engagement efforts, email marketing@meccoop.com and join our email list. We\u2019ll keep you up-to-date on community service events or drives that may require extra hands!<\/p>\n

Family, Youth and Education<\/strong>
\nFamily, youth and education is a powerful trio at MEC. There are a plethora of ways in which we focus on these heavy-hitters. The list below offers a peek into our offerings, and I\u2019m hopeful that you\u2019ll continue to browse our website for additional information on any items that interest you or your family.<\/p>\n