$1 Million Program Launched to Assist Northern and Central California Communities Impacted by Wildfires in 2020
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) has announced $1 million in charitable contributions to support communities impacted by the ongoing wildfires in California. This funding includes $500,000 from PG&E and the same amount from The PG&E Corporation Foundation. The contributions will primarily aid local organizations responding to food insecurity and providing relief to displaced residents. PG&E's previous commitments this year also included $100,000 to the American Red Cross and $50,000 to the California Association of Food Banks.
- Commitment of $1 million in charitable contributions to wildfire relief.
- Focus on nonprofit organizations addressing food insecurity and community relief.
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As more than two dozen active wildfires continue to burn across California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The Foundation) have each announced a commitment to provide
With 2020 already among the most destructive fire seasons on record, with more than 8,100 fires burning 3.8 million acres in California since January, PG&E’s and The Foundation’s contributions will focus on wildfire response, recovery and relief programs. These donations come either from shareholder funds or The PG&E Corporation Foundation, not PG&E customers.
As part of this total commitment, today PG&E announced it will contribute
“UpValley Family Centers supports northern Napa Valley residents during times of disaster. We appreciate PG&E’s support of our work to distribute emergency aid and other vital services. This grant will help us serve 30 households impacted by the Hennessey Fire, including providing emergency financial assistance to families that have lost property or wages, to assist with paying rent and utilities and purchase household necessities,” said Jenny Ocon, executive director of UpValley Family Centers.
The grants will support organizations assisting residents and communities affected by recent wildfires in PG&E’s service area, including Zogg in Shasta County, Glass in Napa County, August Complex in multiple counties, North Complex in Plumas County, LNU Lightning Complex in multiple North Bay counties, CZU Lightning Complex in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, Dolan in Monterey County and Creek in Fresno County.
“As these devastating wildfires continue to upend lives and communities, we all have a responsibility to help lift up our neighbors during these trying times. PG&E is grateful for the work of various community organizations helping residents get back on their feet. We’re proud to support these groups, and we’ll continue to look for ways to lend a helping hand,” said Bill Smith, Interim CEO of PG&E Corporation.
Continuing Support for Impacted Communities
In August, in a first phase of commitments aimed at wildfire relief, PG&E provided
Additionally, The Foundation has committed to matching up to
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