KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.,
April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynegy
today announced it is committing $160,000 to support Pennsylvania communities as they begin the
process of economic recovery from COVID-19.
"As the painful effects of this pandemic continue, Dynegy and
its employees are honored to assist in this immediate and impactful
way to help meet critical needs in the communities we serve," said
Brad Watson, Dynegy's director of
community affairs. "Our company is inspired by the first
responders, food bank workers, the community foundations assisting
small businesses, and the health care workers fighting on behalf of
us all. We stand with you – now, more than ever before."
The $160,000 donation will
directly support communities and individuals to meet their most
pressing needs, including funding for food banks, community
assistance funds, and more.
- $90,000 will go to Philadelphia organizations, including the
Philadelphia Foundation, Philabundance, The Montgomery County
Foundation, and childcare assistance programs through the Greater
Philadelphia YMCA
- $35,000 will go to Pittsburgh organizations, including the
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and utility bill-payment
assistance and food bank programs through Dollar Energy Fund
- $35,000 will go to Lehigh Valley organizations, including the
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of
Commerce COVID-19 Relief Fund and Second Harvest of the
Lehigh Valley
"We are grateful to Dynegy for their support of Philabundance,
particularly during this time of crisis in our community," said
Kim Sears, director of strategic
partnerships for Philabundance. "Their generous contribution
helps us provide hunger relief for the people of the Delaware
Valley."
Dynegy's donation to communities in Pennsylvania is part of a $2 million commitment to non-profits and
social service agencies across the country from Dynegy's parent
company, Vistra. Serving nearly 5 million residential, commercial,
and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas,
Vistra is the largest competitive residential electricity provider
in the country and is also the largest competitive power generator
in the U.S.
About Dynegy
For over 30 years, Dynegy has helped
millions of Americans throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and
Midwest power their homes and businesses. Dynegy delivers simple,
price-protected electricity plans for residential, municipal
aggregation, commercial and industrial customers alike. Dynegy is
committed to the communities it serves and gives back through local
partnerships. Visit dynegy.com for more. Dynegy is a subsidiary of
Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST).
Media
Jenny Lyon
214-875-8004
Media.Relations@vistraenergy.com
View original
content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dynegy-donates-160-000-towards-covid-19-relief-in-pennsylvania-301044087.html
SOURCE Dynegy