Union Pacific Awards Over $5.2 Million to 487 Local Nonprofit Organizations Across the Railroad’s Network
Union Pacific Railroad's Community Ties Giving Program has awarded over $5.2 million in local grants to 487 nonprofit organizations across its 23-state network. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, support projects aligned with the railroad's priorities: safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability.
These awards will benefit millions of people by creating safer neighborhoods, exposing students to future careers, revitalizing parks, and launching new environmental initiatives. Union Pacific President Beth Whited emphasized the company's belief in the power of local organizations to create positive change in communities. The annual application process for Community Ties Giving Grants opens in April, ensuring a fair opportunity for all eligible entities.
Il programma di donazione Community Ties di Union Pacific Railroad ha assegnato oltre 5,2 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni locali a 487 organizzazioni nonprofit nella sua rete di 23 stati. Le sovvenzioni, che variano da 5.000 a 30.000 dollari, sostengono progetti in linea con le priorità della ferrovia: sicurezza, sviluppo della forza lavoro, vitalità della comunità e sostenibilità ambientale.
Questi premi beneficeranno milioni di persone creando quartieri più sicuri, offrendo agli studenti nuove prospettive professionali, rivitalizzando i parchi e avviando nuove iniziative ambientali. Il presidente di Union Pacific, Beth Whited, ha sottolineato la convinzione dell'azienda nel potere delle organizzazioni locali di generare un cambiamento positivo nelle comunità. Il processo annuale di candidatura per i grant Community Ties si apre ad aprile, garantendo un'opportunità equa per tutti gli enti idonei.
El programa de donaciones Community Ties de Union Pacific Railroad ha otorgado más de 5.2 millones de dólares en subvenciones locales a 487 organizaciones sin fines de lucro en su red de 23 estados. Las subvenciones, que oscilan entre 5,000 y 30,000 dólares, apoyan proyectos alineados con las prioridades del ferrocarril: seguridad, desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, vitalidad comunitaria y sostenibilidad ambiental.
Estos premios beneficiarán a millones de personas al crear vecindarios más seguros, exponer a los estudiantes a futuras carreras, revitalizar parques e iniciar nuevas iniciativas medioambientales. La presidenta de Union Pacific, Beth Whited, enfatizó la creencia de la empresa en el poder de las organizaciones locales para generar un cambio positivo en las comunidades. El proceso de solicitud anual para los Grants de Community Ties se abre en abril, asegurando una oportunidad equitativa para todas las entidades elegibles.
유니온 퍼시픽 철도의 커뮤니티 타이즈 기부 프로그램은 487개의 비영리 단체에 520만 달러 이상의 지역 보조금을 23개 주 전역에 수여했습니다. 보조금은 5,000달러에서 30,000달러 사이로, 철도의 우선사항인 안전, 인력 개발, 지역 사회 활성화 및 환경 지속 가능성에 맞춘 프로젝트를 지원합니다.
이 상은 더 안전한 이웃을 만들고, 학생들에게 미래 경력을 제시하며, 공원을 재활성화하고, 새로운 환경 이니셔티브를 시작함으로써 수백만 명에게 혜택을 줄 것입니다. 유니온 퍼시픽의 사장인 베스 화이티드는 지역 단체가 지역 사회에 긍정적인 변화를 가져오는 힘을 믿고 있음을 강조했습니다. 커뮤니티 타이즈 기부 보조금의 연간 신청 과정은 4월에 열리며, 모든 자격 있는 기관에 공정한 기회를 보장합니다.
Le programme de dons Community Ties de Union Pacific Railroad a accordé plus de 5,2 millions de dollars en subventions locales à 487 organisations à but non lucratif à travers son réseau de 23 états. Les subventions, allant de 5 000 à 30 000 dollars, soutiennent des projets alignés sur les priorités du chemin de fer : sécurité, développement des compétences, vitalité de la communauté et durabilité environnementale.
Ces récompenses profiteront à des millions de personnes en créant des quartiers plus sûrs, en exposant les étudiants à de futures carrières, en revitalisant des parcs et en lançant de nouvelles initiatives environnementales. La présidente de Union Pacific, Beth Whited, a souligné la conviction de l'entreprise dans le pouvoir des organisations locales à provoquer des changements positifs au sein des communautés. Le processus annuel de candidature pour les subventions Community Ties ouvrira en avril, garantissant une opportunité équitable pour tous les organismes éligibles.
Das Community Ties Giving Program der Union Pacific Railroad hat über 5,2 Millionen Dollar an lokalen Zuschüssen an 487 gemeinnützige Organisationen in seinem Netzwerk von 23 Bundesstaaten vergeben. Die Zuschüsse, die von 5.000 bis 30.000 Dollar reichen, unterstützen Projekte, die mit den Prioritäten der Eisenbahn übereinstimmen: Sicherheit, Entwicklung der Arbeitskräfte, Vitalität der Gemeinschaft und Umweltverträglichkeit.
Diese Auszeichnungen werden Millionen von Menschen zugutekommen, indem sie sicherere Nachbarschaften schaffen, Schülern Einblicke in zukünftige Karrieren geben, Parks revitalisieren und neue Umweltinitiativen ins Leben rufen. Die Präsidentin von Union Pacific, Beth Whited, betonte den Glauben des Unternehmens an die Kraft lokaler Organisationen, um positive Veränderungen in den Gemeinschaften zu bewirken. Der jährliche Antragsprozess für die Community Ties Giving Grants beginnt im April und sorgt für faire Chancen für alle berechtigten Einrichtungen.
- Awarded $5.2 million in grants to 487 nonprofit organizations
- Grants support key areas: safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability
- Demonstrates corporate social responsibility and community engagement
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The Community Ties Giving Program grants underscore Union Pacific’s steadfast commitment to communities
Millions of people will benefit from these awards given to organizations and projects aligned with the railroad’s giving priorities: safety, workforce development, community vitality and environmental sustainability. The grants, which range between
“Union Pacific believes in the power of local, grassroots organizations to create positive and meaningful change in communities,” said Union Pacific President Beth Whited. “We are proud to support these nonprofits, which share our commitment to building safe and vibrant communities for today’s families and for the generations to come.”
The application process to apply for a Community Ties Giving Grant opens annually in April. It is a competitive process, ensuring a fair opportunity for all eligible entities. More details about the program and how to apply for a grant can be found at up.com/communityties.
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