United Way of Beaver County (UWBC) and Vistra Corp. (Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant) are thrilled to announce a $25,000 Matching Grant from Vistra for the final phase of the 2023/2024 UWBC Annual Campaign, ending on May 31, 2024. Until then, all contributions to UWBC’s Annual Campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000, courtesy of Vistra.

Mary Lou Harju, Executive Director of UWBC, stated, “This year has presented financial challenges for our community, impacting contributions to our Annual Campaign. Workplace campaigns, corporate contributions, and individual giving have declined, jeopardizing funding for essential programs. We’re determined to support our agencies, and this matching grant from Vistra is crucial.”

Harju reached out to local companies, including Vistra, to bridge the gap toward UWBC’s $1.1 million goal for the 2023/2024 Campaign. Jim Graf, Vistra Community Affairs Team Member and UWBC Board Member, facilitated the $25,000 contribution. “We’re close to our target, but not quite there. Vistra’s generous support brings us closer to our goal,” added Harju.

“We’re grateful to Vistra and other Beaver County companies for their generosity during this campaign year,” Harju continued. Their support strengthens our community. We’re also thankful for the compassion of individual donors.

Together, we’re making a difference.”