Community Ties Giving Program supports more than 500
organizations to improve communities and build diversity
OMAHA,
Neb., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific Railroad's Community Ties Giving Program awarded over
$5.1 million in local grants to 514
nonprofit organizations, with 90% of the grant total supporting
organizational efforts that align with Union Pacific's diversity,
equity and inclusion (DEI) goals.
More than 14 million people in underserved and underrepresented
communities across Union Pacific's 23-state rail network will
receive support and service through these grants based on the
company's top philanthropic priorities: safety, workforce
development and community spaces.
Union Pacific supports programs and organizations working to
advance DEI in local communities. These organizations' efforts
improve the quality of life among underserved populations and
address critical challenges among those most in need.
"Local grants have the power to create meaningful change within
the communities where our employees live and work," said Union
Pacific's Senior Vice President – Corporate Relations, Chief
Administrative Officer, and Foundation President Scott Moore. "We take great pride in the role
the railroad plays helping communities thrive and believe the
impact must be reflective of the diverse company we are today."
Organizations receiving grants must demonstrate a commitment to
DEI principles by 2023 through one of the following ways:
- Grant mission: The purpose of the grant is to advance the
interests of an underrepresented or underserved population, or the
grant will be used to advance the organization's own capacity
around DEI.
- Target population: The grant will primarily serve an
underrepresented population.
- Grantee organizational structure and culture: The organization
is taking actions to instill DEI internally and/or within its
programs.
Local organizations across the Union Pacific rail system are
eligible for grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000
through an open, competitive applications process. To learn more
about Union Pacific's Community Ties Giving Program or apply for
local grants, visit up.com/communityties.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and
businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.
Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers
and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most
environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union
Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union
Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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