LOGAN — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, a nonprofit arm of Rocky Mountain Power, recently dispersed more than $460,000 to support community organizations throughout Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. In a release, the foundation says it focused its giving on organizations focused on delivering services and programs that offer accessible food and housing, healthcare and mental health support, as well as disaster relief and public safety programs.
Three organizations in Cache Valley were among those who benefited from the foundation‘s grant giving, including Cache Community Food Pantry to help the needs of food-insecure households; Common Ground Outdoor Adventures to provide adventure cycling, canoeing, climbing, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing clinics for youth special education classes; and, Little Lambs Foundation for Kids to supply diapers, wipes, hygiene items and other necessities for families in need.
“We’re proud to collaborate with our communities to build a strong, resilient future together,” said Steve Liechty, Rocky Mountain Power regional business manager for Cache Valley in a statement. “These organizations are our local heroes – working tirelessly to deliver safety, health and wellness programs to neighbors in our communities, and we’re honored to support their work.”
The grant amounts for each organization were not made public, but the foundation says grants generally are less than $10,000 with most between $2,000 and $5,000. At other times of the year, the foundation awards grants based on Education/STEM, Community Enhancement, Environmental Respect, Arts/Culture, and Safety/Wellness.