About Caring Coop Neighbors

Caring Co-op Neighbors is designed to assist NCMEC members who are victims of fire, natural disaster, medical emergency, accident, battering or meet other eligibilty guidelines. Members in need can receive up to $2,500.00 assistance annually from the program.  Only NCMEC members who participate in the program are eligible to receive assistance from CCN- the money stays right here in the three-county area!

To tell if you participate, look at your electric bill.  If it has a line that says "Caring Coop Neighbors" on it- then you participate.  Participation is automatic unless you opt out of the program.  Opting out eliminates you from receiving any assistance from the program.

How We Are Funded

Funds for the program are raised by the members of NCMEC who voluntarily "round up" their electric bill to the next higher dollar...and at your option, you may add additional donations each month, either on a one-time basis or automatically each month.

For example, if your electric bill is $64.39, you would be billed for $65.00; the "extra" 61 cents would go into the Caring Co-op Neighbors fund. Some members add $1, $5, $10 and even more each month to assist with the need.

If you wish to help the funding of this program even more you can call, write or email and tell us how much additonal you would like to add to your elecric bill.

The funds, and applications, are administered by a 6-member committee made up of members of the cooperative and local ministers -- 2 from each county served by NCMEC. These trustees serve a 2 year term, with one trustee from each county being appointed each year. The committee meets monthly to screen non-emergency applications and review emergency applications that were funded between meetings. Emergency screenings can be held via fax as needed.

How to Apply

Download Application Form

For additional information, E-Mail us.