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Chaffee County Community Awards Recognizes SDCEA

SDCEA attends the awards ceremony and is recognized alongside other local organizations that make a positive difference in our communities.

Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) is honored to have been nominated for Philanthropist of the Year at the 2025 Chaffee County Community Awards, held February 28 in Poncha Springs.

These awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that are making meaningful and positive impacts in our local communities.

It was a privilege to be recognized alongside community leaders who positively impact Chaffee County. The other nominees for Philanthropist of the Year were Oren Dreeben, Marilyn Moore, Salida Sunrise Rotary Charitable Fund, and Peak to Peak Pickleball Club. Congratulations to Oren Dreeben, who was named Philanthropist of the Year.

A high-spirited crowd honors award recipients at the Chaffee County Community Awards event in February.

In 2024, SDCEA donated $101,800 to local community initiatives and matching grants to local organizations. The funds were sourced through generous SDCEA members who voluntarily agree to round up their monthly bill to the next dollar through the Power of Change program, grants and donations from SDCEA’s business partners, and donated and unclaimed capital credits.

Charitable giving funding does not come from SDCEA members’ monthly utility bills or the cooperative’s general fund.

We at SDCEA are proud to work toward initiatives that support and uplift our neighbors. The co-op extends a big “thank you” to the community awards organizers for celebrating the incredible work happening across our region that improves the quality of life for residents.