Heritage Christian Academy receives a $3,000 Grant from H.U.G.S. Pictured from the left are Anna McBride, James Tower, Liz Tower, Ruby Terrazas – H.U.G.S. team member, Janice Hollis and Tiffany Garcia. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Electric.The Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) team presented Heritage Christian Academy of Hugoton with a $3,000 grant for its facility Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The grant will assist with costs for the school’s Preschool Health and Safety program.

“Childcare for working parents is a need in every community,” said Janice Hollis, Heritage Christian Academy Board Member. “Receiving funds from programs like H.U.G.S. helps us complete projects for our school while keeping our fees affordable.”

The program will provide the preschool students with a safe environment for learning and playing. Items purchased with the grant will include materials for a shade structure and emergency lights.

“We are thankful to have the opportunity to partner with Heritage Christian Academy on this project,” said Ruby Terrazas, H.U.G.S. team member. “The H.U.G.S. program is designed to help with specific needs, like this, that shine a light on the care our communities provided for one another.”

Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. is dedicated to providing members with safe and reliable electric service. Headquartered in Ulysses, Kansas, Pioneer Electric is a distribution cooperative owned and controlled by its members. Pioneer Electric serves approximately 15,900 retail electric meters across 10 counties in southwestern Kansas. The system is made up of more than 117 miles of transmission line, 3,600 miles of distribution line and 21 substations. All of Pioneer Electric’s electricity is procured by Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, which is owned by Pioneer Electric and five other Kansas electric co-ops. Pioneer Electric is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. For more information regarding the H.U.G.S. program and information regarding applications, visit our website at pioneerelectric.coop.