PG&E Contributes $3 Million to Help Rebuild, Restore Communities Impacted by Wildfires
20 October 2017 - 9:28AM
Business Wire
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that
it is making a series of donations totaling $3 million to several
community groups to help ease the impact of the extraordinary
wind-driven wildfires in Northern California.
“Our hearts are with all of our customers and communities
impacted by these wildfires. We’ve proudly served these communities
for over 100 years, and we’re committed to helping them rebuild and
recover. In addition to contributing to local relief efforts, we
will work with the affected communities to determine what they need
and how we can continue to help,” said PG&E Corporation CEO and
President Geisha Williams.
The donations will come from PG&E shareholders, not its
customers. More information about PG&E’s response and recovery
work for the Northern California wildfires can be found at
www.pgecommitment.com.
The following organizations are among those benefiting from
PG&E’s donation:
North Bay Fire Recovery Fund
PG&E will increase its donation to the North Bay Fire
Recovery Fund from $200,000 to $1 million, in addition to a $1
million donation match, totaling $2 million. This fund, led by
Redwood Credit Union and The Press Democrat, will directly support
those impacted by the wildfires in Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino
counties.
“We want to make sure that everyone affected has the chance to
rebuild and repair their lives. Working in concert with great
partners like The Press Democrat and Senator Mike McGuire, we urge
everyone who can contribute to do so. Collectively, we can make a
difference,” said Brett Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of
Redwood Credit Union.
Puertas Abiertas Community Center and Los Cien
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Williams met with local Hispanic
community leaders at the Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center
in Napa to share the status of PG&E’s electric and gas
restoration efforts, and listen to community leaders who shared
their needs and expectations. Puertas Abiertas Community Resource
Center and the organization Los Cien in Sonoma County will each
receive $25,000 from PG&E to support their efforts assisting
Spanish-speaking customers impacted by the wildfires.
“These funds are immensely helpful as we support our local
immigrant families to get back on their feet. It’s going to be a
long road back for many of the people we serve and all help is
appreciated,” said Josefina Hurtado, Executive Director of Puertas
Abiertas.
“After such a devastating event, it’s incredibly important that
we continue to support our Latino community as we all work toward
recovering and rebuilding Sonoma County. We are very aware Latino
workers are the backbone of many of our county’s industries, and
it’s critical that we support their recovery during this difficult
time,” said Herman J. Hernandez, Chair of Los Cien. Also known as
Sonoma County Latino Leaders, Los Cien is the largest Latino
inclusive organization in the county with a mission to strengthen
the collective health, education and civic participation of the
Latino community.
Santa Rosa Firefighters Local 1401
PG&E will also donate $15,000 to Santa Rosa Firefighters
Local 1401 to fund their relief efforts.
“The hardworking people of PG&E and the Santa Rosa Fire
Department work side by side in the field during emergencies to
keep our community safe, which is why we are now excited to work
together in bringing our community together and begin the road to
recovery,” said Tim Aboudara Jr., President of the Santa Rosa
Firefighters Local 1401.
Further distribution of the $3 million will be announced
shortly. These community groups are actively working throughout
Northern California to assist the tens of thousands of people
impacted by wildfires.
“It is times like these when you truly see who your friends are.
And throughout this difficult process, PG&E has been a
tremendous partner in the response effort, working tirelessly every
step of the way to get power and gas restored for our residents and
businesses. Their ‘sea of blue’ has been remarkable and our
community is extremely grateful,” said James Gore, Sonoma County
Supervisor whose district was impacted by the fires in the northern
part of Santa Rosa and Geyserville.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas
and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San
Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers
some of the nation’s cleanest energy to nearly 16 million people in
Northern and Central California. For more information, visit
www.pge.com/ and
www.pge.com/en/about/newsroom/index.page.
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