(Photo from L to R: State Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16th); Tim Iman, Executive Director of Crop & Kettle; and Colin Fitzsimmons, Vistra’s director of government affairs in Pennsylvania. Provided with release)
(BEAVER COUNTY, Pa.) Vistra and its leading Pennsylvania retail electricity brand, Dynegy, today announced $6,000 in donations to support the work of several nonprofit organizations investing in Beaver County communities and assisting local residents.
“It’s important for us to invest in the communities where we operate and where our customers live,” said Colin Fitzsimmons, Vistra’s director of government affairs. “We work closely with our neighbors and local leaders to target our grants to organizations working to strengthen communities by helping individuals and families overcome challenges. We’re proud to partner with these groups.”
Among the grant recipients:
- Center for Hope, Ambridge – $1,500 to support programs designed to supplement everyday needs for qualified individuals and families. The grant is being allocated specifically to support the nonprofit’s food pantry service.
- Crop and Kettle, New Brighton – $1,500 to support the organization’s innovative use of the food service industry to provide on-the-job training and workforce development for community members facing barriers to employment.
- Franklin Center of Beaver County, Aliquippa – $1,500 to support the center’s work to provide life-changing opportunities for low-income families, the underserved, and others in need. The grant is being allocated specifically to support the nonprofit’s Basic Need Assistance Program.
- Uncommon Grounds Café, Aliquippa – $1,500 to support the group’s work to turn vacant land in downtown Aliquippa into a vibrant community space through the Franklin Avenue Park project.
Since 2019, Vistra and Dynegy have donated more than half a million dollars in Pennsylvania to support partners making a difference locally. That means investing in food pantries, schools, fire departments, homeless shelters, and organizations focused on environmental sustainability, racial equity, and social justice, among other issues.
“Beaver County residents have a longstanding reputation of standing up to help their neighbors,” state Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16th). “These groups are the epitome of goodwill for all the work they’re doing in our communities to improve neighborhoods and help those in need. I’m grateful for the commitment Vistra and Dynegy have made to support these local efforts.”
As one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country, Vistra generates enough electricity to power 20 million homes. The company operates in 20 states, including Pennsylvania. Vistra is powered by a diverse portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities, including three power plants in the commonwealth.
Vistra’s Pennsylvania retail brands, including Dynegy, serve more than 2,000 residential and commercial customers in Beaver County.