July 17, 2023 3:20 a.m.

The Pacific Power Foundation has announced more than $200,000 in new grant awards to nonprofits and community organizations that support education and science, technology, engineering and math learning opportunities in the communities Pacific Power serves.

A release from the utility said through this funding, the foundation seeks to open doors to opportunity now and in the future by investing in programs that support and lift up young people through education and skill development for a rapidly changing world.

Sam Carter, Pacific Power’s regional business manager said, “We’re honored to help our local organizations prepare kids and adults to thrive and succeed on their own terms through these education, STEM and workforce development opportunities”. Carter said, “We are inspired by the many innovative ways our communities are helping our young people prepare for the future”.

The following two grants totaling $4,600 were given to these regional organizations:

*Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley for supplies for a do-it-yourself STEM program that provides hands-on activities that help youth ages nine through twelve understand science concepts and learn about possible future career paths.

*Oregon Alliance of YMCA’s – Youth and Government to help high school students participate in a civic engagement and leadership program that teaches young people about the democratic process.

More information about the foundation is linked: www.pacificpower.net/foundation.