Empowering our communities

Empowering our communities

In addition to providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity, we’re committed to empowering our communities through various initiatives and investments, such as our annual United Way campaign. 

PPL Corporation’s 2021 campaign, which included contributions from PPL Electric employees and retirees, raised more than $5 million for United Way agencies. 

In the Central Susquehanna region, we contributed more than $62,000. And Adrienne Mael, President and CEO of the United Way of Columbia and Montour County and Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, was especially grateful. 

“Over the years, PPL Electric Utilities has been incredibly proactive in reaching out to help address the areas of greatest need for our local community,” Mael said. From sending volunteers into the community, providing support through the COVID-19 pandemic, and serving on committees to help guide our priorities for impact, PPL Electric is always there. They are part of the solution to meeting our community’s greatest needs.” 

Our Northeast region, which includes Lackawanna and Wayne counties, saw agencies receive more than $36,000 in donations. 

In the Lancaster area, two United Way agencies received more than $42,000 in support. 

And, our Lehigh region, received more than $2.3 million in donations to five different agencies. 

With United Way, we can trust our contributions will be used to improve the quality of life for our neighbors across Pennsylvania. We’re proud to support this critical mission. 

 

140 employees volunteer for United Way Day of Caring

140 employees volunteer for United Way Day of Caring

Our employees are always willing to offer a helping hand and look forward to participating in the United Way’s Day of Caring every year.  

It’s an opportunity for employees to roll up their sleeves and make a direct impact in the communities where we live, work, and play. This year, we had outstanding participation, with 140 PPL volunteers at the following organizations across the Lehigh Valley: 

  • Bloom
  • Casa Guadalupe 
  • Equi-Librium 
  • Friends of Johnston 
  • Greater Lehigh Valley YMCA Allentown
  • Greater Valley YMCA
  • Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley
  • Lehigh County Humane Society 
  • Lehigh Valley Children’s Center
  • Salvation Army Hospitality House 

Check out our clips from this year’s volunteer efforts:

Woman volunteer with puppy3 men in volunteer shirts with potted plants2 women volunteers with kitten at animal shelter Man and Woman volunteer in YMCA locker room

 

 

 

 

 

We’re grateful for our employees’ involvement and proud to support the United Way!