May 13, 2022 3:30 a.m.

Pacific Power has announced grants to support Umpqua Valley safety, health and wellness programs.

A release from the utility said as part of its quarterly grant-giving, the Pacific Power Foundation, a nonprofit arm of Pacific Power, is granting nearly $315,000 in new funding to directly support community organizations across the three states it serves.

Sam Carter, Pacific Power regional business manager, Umpqua Valley said, “We’re proud to collaborate with our communities to build a strong resilient future together”. Carter said, “These organizations are our local heroes – working tirelessly to deliver safety, health and wellness programs to neighbors in our communities, and we’re honored to support their work”.

Grants to Umpqua Valley organizations include:

*Roseburg Senior Center to finish the second phase of an elevator upgrade that will allow improved access to all seniors

*YMCA of Douglas County to help chronic pain therapy services to veterans, including acupuncture, electro-stimulation, nutrition counseling and cupping services