PRECorp Foundation donates $10,000 to local fire departments

Thanks to the WyoGives “Day of Giving,” an annual online fundraiser that gives local charities the opportunity to raise funds online and leverage matching funds from entities such as the Hughes Charitable Foundation to increase the total raised, the Powder River Energy Foundation has facilitated $10,000 in direct donations to local volunteer fire departments.

Across northeast Wyoming, counties will each receive $2000 for locally focused volunteers. This includes Crook County, where the funds will be used to support maintenance, tools, fuel and equipment for outposts throughout the county.

Recipients will also include Campbell, Johnson, Sheridan and Weston counties, and will be used for needs ranging from personal protective equipment to coolers for drinking water. The 24-hour fundraiser was held on July 14, and the PRECorp Foundation dedicated 100 percent of the money raised to local volunteer fire departments.

After matching funds and other direct funds were added together, the Foundation Board of Directors topped off the total to make it an even $10,000 to be spread evenly across the five counties in PRECorp’s service territory.

“Following the dry summer of 2021, we truly appreciate and support our neighbors who selflessly put their lives on the line to keep us safe,” said Foundation Executive Director Jeff Bumgarner. “When the call comes, you respond. You are the best of the best!”