Volunteer Spotlight: PPL

PPL, its employees and its retirees contributed $4 million during the company’s annual United Way campaign in 2018.

“Our employee and retiree contributions are an expression of their caring spirit and represent an investment in the future of our neighborhoods. Together, we are making our communities stronger and more vibrant,” said William H. Spence, PPL Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

PPL’s contributions included donations from individual employees and retirees and $2 million in a dollar-for-dollar match from the PPL Foundation.

Since 2009, the company’s United Way campaigns have raised more than $24 million through employee and retiree donations, event fundraisers and support from the PPL Foundation.

“PPL is truly a cornerstone of our community, empowering the Greater Lehigh Valley each and every day. In addition to significant financial contributions, PPL, its employees and retirees generously donate their time and talent throughout the year. They embody what it means to LIVE UNITED and are a driving force behind United Way’s impact throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley,” said David Lewis, President, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

Last year, PPL employees contributed 20,000 volunteer hours to the communities they serve. PPL employees serve on boards for hundreds of nonprofit organizations and actively volunteer - jumping in to help clean up children’s centers, to help students with science fair projects, to lead scout troops and to coach youth sports teams.
 

Day of Caring 2019

More than 100 PPL team members participated in Day of Caring 2019, the community’s largest, single-day volunteer effort. PPL employees painted the Lehigh Valley with volunteer spirit, completing projects at nine locations including Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, the Greater Valley YMCA, YWCA of Bethlehem, Kingdom Life Global Ministries, Lehigh County Humane Society, Lehigh Valley Active Life, Sixth Street Shelter, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley and Haven House.

“It’s core to who we are as a company. I’m so proud of PPL and to be part of a company that supports the community like we do,” said Vince Sorgi, PPL President and Chief Operating Officer.
 

Cover to Cover

More than 8,300 students in grades K-3 will experience the joy of summer reading and reap the benefits of avoiding the “summer slide” through PPL’s Cover to Cover reading program. New or gently used books were donated by employees and the PPL Foundation in the fourth annual Cover to Cover reading program. Books were delivered to 25 schools throughout the company's 29-county service area. Each student was able to select four books to keep and read over the summer.

“Cover to Cover helps children who would otherwise miss out on reading and learning opportunities in the summer,” said Lissette Santana, senior manager-Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. “Not reading over the summer can cause these young students to fall behind as much as two grade levels by the fifth grade. We’re proud to inspire their love of reading, which helps students stay on track.”

PPL partnered with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Cops 'n' Kids of the Lehigh Valley and WVIA in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Through strategic partnerships, the PPL Foundation will support organizations that are working to create vibrant, sustainable communities and are empowering each citizen to fulfill her or his potential. The PPL Foundation contributes more than $3 million annually to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations.

For more information about the PPL Foundation, click HERE.