Pacific Power Foundation gives $240,000 to PNW education, STEM programs

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YAKIMA, Wash. – The Pacific Power Foundation is giving out over $240,000 in grant awards to nonprofits and organizations in Washington, Oregon and California as part of one of its four yearly grant cycles.

The organizations being funded reportedly promote education and enhance STEM learning opportunities.

“We are privileged to support our local organizations in preparing both children and adults to thrive and succeed on their own terms through these educational, STEM and workforce development opportunities,” said Foundation Director and Pacific Power President Ryan Flynn. “We are truly inspired by the innovative approaches our communities are taking to nurture young minds for the future.”

Local organizations receiving funds include:

Gesa Power House Theatre (Walla Walla)National Inventors Hall of Fame (Walla Walla)Tri-State Steelheaders (Walla Walla)Walla Walla Community College FoundationFirst Tee Central Washington (Yakima)FIRST Washington (Yakima)InvestED (Yakima)Pacific Science Center (Yakima)Perry Technical Foundation (Yakima)Yakima County Fire District 3

More information on the Pacific Power Foundation can be found online.

 

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