Laurens Electric grant puts community park project in motion
Leadership Simpsonville has officially broken ground on its project to refurbish Alder Park, putting a $2,000 Laurens Electric Cooperative grant to work for one of Simpsonville’s community parks.
Class members marked the milestone at a groundbreaking ceremony at the park, donning hard hats and lifting golden shovels as renderings displayed on site showed the improvements to come, including a refreshed basketball court for neighborhood youth.
The project will help create a safer, more attractive and more functional area for youth, families and the community.
The refurbishment is funded by Laurens Electric’s 2026 Community Impact Initiative grant, chosen by the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce and presented to Leadership Simpsonville at the chamber’s annual banquet on August 20, 2026.
“Commitment to Community is a core value at Laurens Electric,” said presenter Doug Miller. “We’re proud to provide funding for Simpsonville’s leaders to pursue valuable community projects.”
Laurens Electric’s Community Impact Initiative provides grants up to $2,000 intended to enrich the quality of life of citizens in the communities the cooperative serves. Funding for the initiative comes from Laurens Electric’s annual charity events.
Community members apply through their local Chambers of Commerce in Laurens, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. Find out more about the program at laurenselectric.com/grant.