WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) has received a $5,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will support community-empowering initiatives through the foundation’s Worker Crisis Fund.
The Worker Crisis Fund is a partnership between the the WCCF and the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance. The fund provides support to individuals running into barriers to employment that aren’t supported through other state and federal programs, such as car repairs and employment support.
“A little boost, in times of need, can make a major difference in the lives of local families,” said WCCF community grant writer Derek Williams. “Whether facing unexpected medical expenses, vehicle repairs or other barriers to employment, the Worker Crisis Fund and our collaborative partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance can remove these hurdles for our neighbors experiencing economic hardships. We’d like to thank the PPL Foundation for their support of the Worker Crisis Fund and area workers in need of a hand.”
“We sincerely appreciate the support from PPL Foundation to ensure that barriers to employment are broken down for Wayne County residents,” said Ryanne Jennings, president/CEO of the WCCF.
To learn more about the Worker Crisis Fund or to make a donation to support the fund, visit www.waynefoundation.org/funds/worker-crisis-fund.
The PPL Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization formed to support community initiatives in the areas served by PPL Corporation’s utilities. It supports nonprofit organizations that are engaged in innovative and groundbreaking work to create vibrant, sustainable communities; advance diversity, equity and inclusion; and support children’s success from cradle to career in both Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Learn more at pplcares.com. Learn more at pplcares.com.