WIRE

WIRE  ( Women Involved in Rural Electrification) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1982 as the charitable arm of many electric cooperatives.  The organization is known for assisting disaster victims, homeless shelters, children's homes and being involved in a vast array of community projects to reach out to those in need and make a difference in the lives of others.

In November of 2011, Newberry Electric Cooperative formed a WIRE chapter and has been very active since that time.  Already in 2011, the chapter donated 75 teddy bears to the Newberry County EMS to calm children during emergency situations.  The chapter sent a care package to a soldier in Afghanistan over the holidays.  The chapter also assisted in wrapping and delivering items that the co-op employees provided for needy children from our Angel Tree Project.  

Any ladies who are members of the co-op and would like to be a part of this wonderful organization, please call (803) 276-1121 for more information.  The NEC WIRE Chapter is looking forward to many projects in 2012.

At the inaugural meeting in November of 2011, the following officers were elected:  Marie Harmon - president, Lunelle Harmon - vice president, Carla Willingham and Stephanie Sullivan - secretaries, and Sherry Livingston treasurer.  In the picture below, left to right, WIRE officers Carla Willingham, Lunelle Harmon, Marie Harmon, Sherry Livingston, and Stephanie Sullivan pose with the collected teddy bears.