Pacific Power Foundation donates over $240,000 to support education and stem programs
By Morgan Huff,
2024-08-29
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Oregon, Washington and California nonprofits and community organizations will be receiving more than $240,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation to promote education, and enhance science, technology, engineering and math learning opportunities.
Pacific Power said this funding is to create opportunities for the present and the future by helping programs that support young people through education and skill development.
"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 Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. "We are truly inspired by the innovative approaches our communities are taking to nurture young minds for the future."
Pacific Power offers education and STEM grants through four grant cycles each year which will support a range of organizations in the community.
Washington Grants:
Clark College Foundation to support their STEM camp for high school students, which provides opportunities to excel and help them take on careers in STEM fields.
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation to expand and enhance the library district's collection of STEM-related equipment and materials.
GESA Power House Theatre to purchase equipment necessary for daily operations, including microphones and a new speaker system in the theater's auditorium.
National Inventors Hall of Fame to support their STEM program for underserved children in Walla Walla County, which includes Camp Invention, an experience that brings STEM to life for children in grades K-6 while providing impactful professional development for local teachers who implement the program.
Tri-State Steelheaders to support the Salmon in School program and help purchase a tank and the necessary equipment to maintain water quality and a healthy environment for salmon.
Walla Walla Community College Foundation to offer scholarships that help meet the critical need for STEM student financial assistance and those who identify as low-income, first-generation or come from other systemically non-dominant populations.
First Tee Central Washington for their local program focused on engaging under-resourced youth in sports and providing mentoring opportunities.
FIRST Washington for their Robotics Team Retention and Mentorships in Yakima County, designed to bring STEM equity to diverse communities.
InvestED to support their Yakima program, which is focused on addressing students' needs in order to improve their attendance and engagement.
Pacific Science Center to support PacSci Pre-K-12 Science Outreach Programs to deliver hands-on science education to Yakima County students through Digital Discovery Workshops and in-person Science on Wheels visits, helping to bring equity to STEM learning opportunities.
Perry Technical Foundation to purchase five meters that will facilitate small group training exercises, increasing the number of lab situations where students would gain increased understanding and experience using the tool.
The Mockingbird Society to support youth who are in foster care or are experiencing homelessness, helping them develop leadership skills, heal from trauma and feel empowered to fight for change.
Yakima County Fire District #3 to purchase a drone to be used for search and rescue purposes in their area and that of their auto-aid partner fire district.
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