Funding helps local organizations foster well-being and build thriving communities – Pacific Power release – COOS BAY, Ore. (May 31, 2024) — Across the West, local organizations are caring for their most vulnerable neighbors and working to create safe, supportive, healthy communities where everyone can thrive. To help them turn their aspirations into reality, the Pacific Power Foundation is donating $245,000 in new grant funding throughout Oregon, Washington and Northern California. The grants will fund a diverse range of programs, including many that provide meals for those facing food insecurity, offer shelter for those who are unhoused or facilitate healthcare for underserved communities. There are projects to increase public safety and services for teenagers, families, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and victims of child abuse and domestic violence. “These local organizations are doing critical work that uplifts all of us,” said Ryan Flynn, director, Pacific Power Foundation. “This funding by the foundation will help amplify their efforts to support our neighbors and improve the day-to-day lives of people in all parts of our communities.” Safety and wellness grants are made through one of four grant cycles offered by the Pacific Power Foundation each year. The foundation assists a diverse variety of organizations in the communities that Pacific Power serves. The following three grants, totaling $6,500, were given to local nonprofits supporting South Coast communities: Bear Cupboard to support distribution of donated food to Coos Bay families and people experiencing disabilities, and to support a community-based clothing program. Operation Rebuild Hope to help create a family room within The Den, a 16 single-unit rapid-rehousing complex for veterans so that residents can gather with each other and their loved ones. Powers Food Pantry to cover costs of purchasing food and delivering it to the remote food bank, which must truck in all the resources it needs to serve the community of Powers in Coos County.
