Pacific Power announces new grants to support North Coast communities this spring
Grants were awarded to food security, safety and wellness initiatives aimed at strengthening the region as the COVID-19 pandemic continues
ASTORIA, Ore. (May 6, 2021) — Even as COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the country, many communities are still facing challenges from the pandemic and the organizations that support them are still seeing unprecedented demand.
In spite of the odds, local programs that address critical issues such as food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, child abuse, elder issues, mental health and community safety have continued to find creative new ways to deliver help quickly and safely, even while facing additional budget constraints.
As part of the company’s commitment to supporting its communities, PacifiCorp Foundation, a nonprofit arm of Pacific Power, is donating more than $525,000 across the six states it serves. The funding goes to support a total of 209 safety and wellness grants as part of the most recent round of quarterly grants provided by the foundation each year. The next grant cycle is now open through June 15; organizations may apply online.
“We celebrate these heroic organizations that have continued to reinvent and reimagine ways they can help our communities’ most vulnerable,” said Alisa Dunlap, Pacific Power regional business manager for the Northern Oregon Coast. “Although we see brighter days ahead, Pacific Power remains deeply committed to supporting the work of these organizations, helping to fortify our communities, so they are strong and resilient.”
The following grants were given to North Coast organizations providing critical safety and wellness programs:
“Clatsop Community Action is here to help Clatsop County residents fulfill basic needs, from housing to food, from utility payment assistance to personal care and home-hygiene products. Grants and donations from agencies and individuals ensure that CCA can fulfill its mission of creating well-being and resilience for everyone in our community. Our connection with the agencies that serve the community helps to create a strong social safety net for all Clatsop County residents. The safety net strengthens as we work together and support each other,” said Dusten Martin, chief operations officer for CCA. “CCA extends gratitude and thanks to the Pacific Power Foundation for its financial support — we couldn’t do anything without help from our neighbors.”
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About the Pacific Power Foundation:
The Pacific Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created in 1988 by PacifiCorp, an electric utility serving 2 million customers in six western states as Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California) and Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net/foundation.