A&N Electric Cooperative employees have always been committed to our community by supporting local causes. In 2019, we organized and created an employee non-profit organization, Lighting the Way.
Since its inception, Lighting the Way has empowered co-op employees to highlight community needs and organize needed support. The group also has raised money through internal fundraising.
If interested in donating, please send a check made payable to Lighting the Way to P.O. Box 290, Tasley, VA 23441.
Previous Lighting the Way projects have included:
Monthly foodbank volunteer work
Helping paint the 50th Habitat for Humanity home on the Shore
Cleaning our adopted roadways in Tasley through the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program
Hosting American Red Cross blood drives
Our non-profit also partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture and project:Homes to help local co-op members make improvements to their homes, making them safer and more energy efficient.
Lighting the Way has also established a new scholarship opportunity for students pursuing or wanting to pursue a higher trade school education.
Our group is always on the lookout for new opportunities to help our community. If you have a volunteer opportunity or a donation request, please let us know by filling out a Lighting the Way Donation or Volunteer Request Form.
Trade Scholarship Application
2026-2027 Trade Scholarship Application Deadline:
CLOSED
1 scholarship for $1,000 will be awarded by Lighting the Way.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be a future or current student enrolled in a trade school and have resided in either Accomack or Northampton County or Smith Island, Md. for at least 1 year.
Examples:
Lineworker, IT/Cyber Security, Construction, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Mechanic, etc.