CINCINNATI, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynegy today
announced a $25,000 donation to the
Urban League of Greater Southwestern
Ohio, aimed at promoting personal empowerment and economic
self-sufficiency. The donation will directly fund the Urban
League's workforce development programs.
"As we navigate the fallout of the pandemic, America's leading
corporations must partner with small business owners to fuel this
vital sector of our economy," said Curt
Morgan, president and CEO of Vistra. "Vistra and our team at
Dynegy are fully committed to providing support to the small
businesses that make Southwestern
Ohio – and cities all over this country – strong."
Dynegy's donation will help the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio assist clients in
becoming financially self-sufficient and partner with small
business owners on development and expansion opportunities.
"The Urban League of Greater
Southwestern Ohio thanks Vistra and Dynegy for their
generous donation. This $25,000 will
support the Urban League's work to help families become financially
stable and small businesses grow in communities across Cincinnati and Dayton," said Eddie
Koen, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. "The pandemic has
exposed families and entrepreneurs to additional stress. Important
donations like these help the Urban League address the disparities
in African American communities' resources."
Dynegy's donation is part of a $10
million commitment from its parent company, Vistra, to
support organizations that grow minority-owned small businesses,
enhance economic development, and provide educational opportunities
for students from diverse backgrounds. 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 (NYSE: VST).
Media
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214-875-8004
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