Making a Difference, One Yard at a Time

In early September, seven cooperative employees teamed up with Family Service Rochester to assist three local members with yardwork they couldn’t do themselves – mowing, trimming trees, and weeding.

“We are so appreciative of the volunteer group’s hard work participating in the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program,” shared Amanda Kintzi, volunteer and outreach specialist with Family Service Rochester.  “One of these clients even called to thank us saying the group did ‘excellent work’ and noted ‘they were actually
guys from the power company.’ They made such a positive difference in the lives of those they helped.”

If anyone is interested in learning more about or volunteering with Family Service Rochester’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, they’re encouraged to reach out to Amanda at (507) 361-0442.

The Care for Community Initiative was started in 2023 as an employee-driven volunteer effort to make a difference in the communities that the Cooperative serves. Nine employees from across the organization meet regularly to plan collection drives, volunteer opportunities, and philanthropic activities. If you know of a not-for-profit organization served by the Cooperative that could use some extra help, please let us know!