PPL's employee giving campaign raises nearly $9 million to improve lives and strengthen communities

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation employees and retirees, together with matching contributions from PPL's affiliated foundations, pledged nearly $9 million during PPL's annual employee-led charitable giving campaign. These contributions, in partnership with United Way, will support nearly 500 local nonprofit organizations throughout Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Kentucky and Virginia.

The amount raised, which set a record for PPL's employee campaigns, was generated through the company's United Way campaign in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island and the Power of One campaign in Kentucky. The campaign supports organizations in areas where employees live and work and communities served by PPL and its subsidiaries. The funds will support ongoing efforts to address the increasing needs of thousands of people who rely on United Way agencies and nonprofit organizations for vital services every day. As part of the campaign, PPL employees from across the company designated $50,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. The PPL Foundation's matching donation will bring the total contribution to the hurricane relief fund to $100,000.

"This campaign is a testament to the compassion of PPL employees and retirees and our collective commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on people's lives throughout the communities we serve," said PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi. "We're a company of tremendous people who care deeply for others, who give back, and who are dedicated to making the world a better place."

Employees and retirees from PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries, PPL Electric Utilities, Rhode Island Energy, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, contributed to the campaign. More than 700 employees also volunteered their time in September 2024 during PPL's companywide Day of Caring events, which directly benefited organizations in their local communities. 

About PPL
PPL Corporation, headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.5 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. For more information, visit www.pplweb.com.

About the PPL Foundation
Through strategic partnerships, the PPL Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout Pennsylvania and Rhode Island that are engaged in innovative and groundbreaking work to create vibrant, sustainable communities; expand opportunities for underserved communities; and support children's success from cradle to career. The PPL Foundation operates as the Rhode Island Energy Foundation in Rhode Island. To learn more, visit www.pplcares.com.

About the LG&E and KU Foundation
Since its inception in 1994, the LG&E and KU Foundation has represented LG&E and KU Energy LLC and its utility operations – Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E), Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Old Dominion Power (ODP) – as the philanthropic arm for charitable giving. Committed to social responsibility, the foundation proactively supports many philanthropic initiatives to improve the quality of life in communities where the company provides service. Through foundation giving, LG&E and KU Energy LLC and its subsidiaries are able to play a definitive role in strengthening the communities where they have a presence. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com.

Contact: Gretchen Toner, 484-954-5766

SOURCE PPL Services Corporation