Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) recently donated $3,000 to Arms of Hope, a nonprofit Christian care organization formerly known as The Medina Children’s Home that assists children and single-mother families in need. “This is the first Christmas for some of our kids,” said Kim Boatman, Arms of Hope residential case manager. “It’s such a blessing to have friends and donors that support our kids and provide them with a magical Christmas experience.” Arms of Hope does not receive federal or state grants and relies solely on support from individuals, civic groups, churches, and businesses for funding and volunteers. It uses donated funds to care ...