April 21, 2023 4:00 a.m.

The Pacific Power Foundation is announcing $203,500 in new funding to directly support community organizations across the states it serves.

A release from the utility said the organizations are deeply invested in their communities and intent on making them more vibrant and resilient.

Pacific Power Regional Business Manager Sam Carter said: “We’re proud to build on the strengths of our communities, and to help energize and expand the heroic work of local organizations”. Carter said, “They are enriching our communities and improving the lives of our most valuable children, families, and seniors”.

These grants totaling $7,500 were given to local Umpqua Valley organizations:

*Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Myrtle Creek for nutritional food and wraparound support services for rural families in Douglas County facing food insecurity

*Source One Serenity to hire drivers, guides, trail work leads, and other staff needed to create healing recreational activities in nature for veterans

*Tasha’s House to create a website and Facebook page to extend outreach and engagement with LGBTQ community members in Douglas County

Safety and wellness grants are made by Pacific Power’s nonprofit arm through one of four grant cycles each year.

Since it started in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $60 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, go to: www.pacificpower.net/foundation