Ameren donates to Poshard Foundation

Ameren Illinois made a $65,000 contribution to the Poshard Foundation at an event Monday at John A. Logan College.

The donation was made to help the organization provide resources to southern Illinois families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The gift was funded by a donation from Ameren Illinois employees and the company's board of directors.

"It began in August when our board of directors and employees came together to raise funds for people who have been severely impacted by COVID," said Ameren director of gas operations Brad Kloeppel. "We called the campaign 'The Power of Giving,' and I am proud to say that to date, it has raised over $800,000. We are pleased today to make this donation to the Poshard Foundation."

In addition to the donation for COVID relief, Jo Poshard announced that Ameren has also pledged $5,000 to the foundation's annual Christmas toy drive.

"The individual that usually helps provide toys for this event cannot this year due to COVID. We are so thankful for Ameren's generosity to help us continue our Christmas holiday gift giveaway for children," she said.

The Poshard Foundation began in 1999 to help heal abused children physically and emotionally and stop the abuse of children.

John A. Logan College provides office space and amenities to help the foundation provide funding for children in crisis when other funds are not available.

For more information, call 618-985-2828 ext. 8564.