At Craighead Electric Cooperative and Empower, our commitment extends beyond delivering reliable electricity and high-speed internet. We believe in investing in the people and places that make our communities strong.

One of the Cooperative Principles, Concern for Community, reflects our commitment to improving quality of life where we live and work. The Co-op Cares Golf Tournament brings that principle to life by raising scholarship funds that help local students pursue higher education, technical training, and skilled trade careers.

The Co-op Cares Golf Tournament is more than a day on the course; it’s an investment in the next generation. Every dollar raised supports scholarships that help ease the financial burden of higher education and open doors to meaningful, high-demand careers. Through programs like the Wired for Success Scholarship, Keith Blocker Memorial Scholarship, Cooperative Family Scholarship, and the High Voltage Lineman Program, we’re helping students build brighter futures.

Last year’s inaugural tournament raised more than $13,000, with every dollar awarded directly to local students through scholarships. This year, we’re building on that success with an even greater goal: creating more opportunities and making an even bigger impact for students across our service area.