Colby Sawin, Regional Director of Electric Operations for Ameren Illinois presents a $15,000 check to Kennedy Polanski, Executive director of United Way of Coles County.
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Ameren Illinois and its employees donated nearly $1.3 million to 24 Untied Way agencies throughout its service territory. One of the local chapters benefiting from these donations is the United Way of Coles County.
“We are beyond grateful for the $15,000 contribution from Ameren Illinois and for its employees who continue to support the United Way,” said Kennedy Polanski, Executive Director, United Way of Coles County. “These funds will allow us to continue to help improve the lives of those in our community.”
Ameren Illinois has been a long-time partner and contributor to the United Way to help people live their best lives. The United Way supports hundreds of causes to help communities across Illinois including providing immediate basic needs and many youth programs.
“At Ameren Illinois we are committed to empowering the communities we share by giving back to the places we call home,” said Colby Sawin, Regional Director of Gas Operations for Ameren Illinois, Ameren Illinois. “From mentoring programs to helping families in crisis, the United Way of Coles County is helping build a stronger community and we are proud to support their efforts.”
While the company contributed nearly $1 million, Ameren Illinois employees pledged nearly $300,000 to support the company’s 2021 United Way employee campaign.
About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois delivers energy to 1.2 million electric and 807,000 natural gas customers throughout central and southern Illinois. Our service territory covers more than 1,200 communities and 43,700 square miles and our mission is to power the quality of life. For more information, visit AmerenIllinois.com. Follow us on Twitter @AmerenIllinois and Facebook.
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