Grassroots Advocacy
At Sunflower, we believe in the power of people, especially when they raise their voices together. Grassroots advocacy is how we ensure the voices of our members, employees, and communities are heard at the local, state, and national levels. By engaging with policymakers and participating in the democratic process, we can help shape the future of energy, protect cooperative values, and support policies that strengthen rural Kansas communities. Whether it’s voting in an election or connecting with your elected officials, your voice matters!
Grassroots advocacy starts with you. By learning, voting, and sharing your story, you help drive meaningful change. Let’s keep our communities strong—together.
Voices for Cooperative Power
Your Voice. Your Story. Your Power. Voices for Cooperative Power (VCP) is a grassroots movement connecting electric cooperative members with lawmakers through powerful storytelling and advocacy. VCP gives everyday people a platform to share how policies impact their families, their cooperatives, and their rural communities. Whether you’re passionate about affordable energy, broadband expansion, or economic development, VCP provides the tools to speak up and be heard. Your story has power, and when it’s joined with thousands of others across the country, it can help shape policy that protects and promotes the cooperative way of life.
Add your voice to the movement at voicesforcooperativepower.com.
Co-ops Vote: Energizing Our Democracy
Launched by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Co-ops Vote is a nonpartisan initiative designed to encourage cooperative members and employees to get involved in the electoral process. It’s about more than just showing up at the polls, it’s about making informed choices, understanding the issues impacting your local electric cooperative, and standing up for rural communities. Through voter registration drives, educational materials, and community engagement, Co-ops Vote empowers electric cooperative members to support candidates who understand and value the cooperative difference. By participating in Co-ops Vote, you help ensure the needs of your cooperative and community remain a priority for elected officials.
Learn more and get involved at vote.coop.
