Two local nonprofits receive a $5K donation from Clinton Power Plant

Posted on December 8, 2021
Volunteers and staff members from the Neighborhood Care Center accepted a $5,000 donation from the Clinton Power Station. (Pictured L-R – Kelly Rempe, Karen Rice, Cody Monkman, Brett Nauman, Bonnie Carr, Norma Staton, Joni Newberg and Martha Snyder. (Photo courtesy: Exelon)

By Blake Haas

CLINTON – Two local nonprofits received an early Christmas gift from a local Nuclear Power plant.

Throughout the year, employees at the Clinton Power Station pledged more than $237,000 to 196 charities through an employee giving campaign.

On the receiving end of $5,000, checks include The Vault Community Center and the Neighborhood Care Center in Clinton.

In addition, the Neighborhood Care Center will use the funds to support the Neighborhood Market, serving those in need in Clinton.

“Because of the generosity of the Clinton Power Station, we are able to serve over 200 tens each week by providing recreational programs, tutoring, crisis resources, enrichment classes, businesses, and leadership programs, summer career camps, and community service opportunities – all of which will help them recognize their value, realize their potential, and ultimately reach their goals,” Tammy Wilson, Executive Director of The Vault added.

According to a news release, nuclear power plant employees pledged nearly $2.9 million to more than 2,200 different charities across the state.

The donations will be distributed throughout 2022.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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