GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Powder River Energy Foundation recently donated $25,000 to several charitable organizations in the five-county area of northeast Wyoming through its annual Holiday giving program.
In total, 16 region nonprofits benefitted from the program.
“The Foundation’s mission is to lend a helping hand to nonprofit charitable organizations in northeast Wyoming who improve the quality of life or services in their community,” foundation Executive Director Joe Roth said. “In 2024, people in our communities have experienced a variety of challenges. The charities that bring relief are also stretched. Our Foundation Board enthusiastically offers its support this Holiday season.”
The grants will go directly toward the holiday-season work of local charities in helping families in need at this time of year. This year’s recipients are:
- Campbell County: The Mercantile at Rawhide Elementary; Campbell County Council of Community Services; Campbell County Senior Center home-delivered meals
- Crook County: Moorcroft Interfaith Community; Hulett Holiday Baskets; Crook County Council of County Services/Sundance Food Pantry
- Johnson County: Johnson County Friends Feeding Friends; Kaycee Food Pantry; Bread of Life Food Pantry – Buffalo; Compass Center for Families – Parent Liaison Program
- Sheridan County: The Food Group, Inc.; Sheridan Police Department – Cops for Kids; Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange
- Weston County: Newcastle Ministerial Association Holiday giving; Helping Hands Foundation of Weston County; B.R.E.A.D. food pantry; Weston County Peace Officers Shop with a Cop
