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PITTSBURGH — In continuing its tradition of giving back to the community, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) announced in December 2021 the latest nonprofit organizations to receive funds through its Community Impact Grants (CIG) program. The company is awarding $112,370 among 22 organizations in Allegheny and Beaver counties to support efforts in public art; green spaces; community safety and energy efficiency; and connectivity and technology.
The CIG program in April 2021 to support diverse, grassroots community organizations across DLC’s service territory. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $212,000 to nearly 50 organizations, bringing DLC’s total yearly charitable contributions to more than $2.1 million to date.
“DLC has always believed in giving back to our customers and the communities we serve. Through the CIG program, we’re able to support many organizations that align with our company values and do amazing things in our region,” said Sam Hartzman, community relations manager at DLC, in a statement to the New Pittsburgh Courier. “We hope this program will continue to grow and help raise awareness of local, diverse nonprofits and their efforts in making our communities stronger.”
The new organizations to receive a microgrant include:
Afro American Music Institute in support of the UHIMWE Alliance
Beaver County Regional Council of Governments in support of the Genesis Collective
Beltzhoover Neighborhood Council
Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh
Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation
Computer Reach
Faith Restorations, Inc. (Families Matter Food Pantry)
Fine Art Miracles, Inc.
Foster Love Project
Hill District Consensus Group in support of the Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op
Homewood Children’s Village in support of Kenny’s Homewood
New Sun Rising in support of Brown Mamas
Open Up Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light in support of Ballfield Farm
Perfect Love, Inc.
Reach Up, Inc. in support of the Swissvale Community Garden
Repair the World Pittsburgh
Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization
Steeltown (Pittsburgh Entertainment Project)
STEM Coding Lab
This Generation Connect
Veterans Breakfast Club
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