First Wind Community Outreach Program through DonorsChoose.org Provides Assistance to Classroom Teachers
BOSTON–()–Since expanding community outreach programming earlier this year, First
Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, has partnered
with teachers in 35 local classrooms within the company’s host
communities to make contributions toward local education projects. First
Wind established a strategic partnership with DonorsChoose.org earlier
in the year to enhance the company’s community giving in locations where
First Wind develops and operates wind energy facilities.
“As we continue to grow, First Wind is committed to being an active
community member”
Through the DonorsChoose program, First Wind supports teachers and their
innovative classroom projects around the country. Since beginning its
DonorsChoose program this year, First Wind has funded 35 projects at
some 30 schools that will reach and positively touch nearly 1,200
students. For instance, First Wind donated funds toward a project to
help buy musical instruments for a classroom in Haleiwa, HI, which is
near the Kawailoa Wind project on Oahu. First Wind also donated funds
this spring to a classroom in Lyndonville, Vermont, which is near its
Sheffield Wind project, to help students with their writing skills.
“As we continue to grow, First Wind is committed to being an active
community member,” said Carol Grant, senior vice president of External
Affairs for First Wind. “This program starts with the good idea of a
teacher in one of our communities. Our contribution is to support that
idea and help bring it to life. We’re glad to have a small part in
helping these teachers and their students.”
First Wind has donated to classrooms in or near many of the communities
where it has projects, including Sheffield and Lyndonville, VT; Machias,
ME; Cedar City, UT; Eastern Washington; Boston, MA; Kahuku, HI and other
Article source: PRNewswire
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