Union Pacific Foundation Supports Nonprofit Organizations in Louisiana
Nonprofit Organizations in Louisiana Receive $62,000 from Union Pacific Foundation
Omaha, Neb., March 10, 2008 – Union Pacific Foundation is granting $62,000 to fund projects submitted by nonprofit organizations in Louisiana.
The Foundation’s 20 grants in Louisiana reflect Union Pacific’s more than 48-year tradition of supporting cultural and educational programs, as well as human services, in areas where the company operates.
"Union Pacific continues our association with the great organizations located where our employees live and work because we know they help make those communities a better place," said Bob Turner, president of Union Pacific Foundation.
| 2008 Foundation Grants – Louisiana | |
| Recipient | City |
| United Way of Central Louisiana | Alexandria |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| Foundation For Historical Louisiana Inc. | Baton Rouge |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | Baton Rouge |
| Public Affairs Research Council Of Louisiana Inc. | Baton Rouge |
| St. Bernard Battered Woman's Program | Calmette |
| United Way of Acadiana | Lafayette |
| Camp Fire USA South West LA Council | Lake Charles |
| United Way of Southwest Louisiana | Lake Charles |
| United Way of Northeast Louisiana | Monroe |
| Westbank Redevelopment Corporation | New Orleans |
| HOPE Ministry Of Pointe Coupee | New Roads |
| City of Opelousas Tourism Department | Opelousas |
| Central Iberville Community Complex Inc. | Plaquemine |
| West Baton Rouge Historical Association | Port Allen |
| Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet | Shreveport |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | Shreveport |
| Shreveport Symphony Inc. | Shreveport |
| United Way of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport |
| Northeast Louisiana Arts Council | West Monroe |
Union Pacific Foundation
The Union Pacific Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of Union Pacific Corporation. The Foundation has distributed funds since 1959 to qualified organizations in communities served by Union Pacific. The Foundation is not endowed, but is funded each year from the operating profits of Union Pacific Corporation. Much of the foundation's philanthropic support is directed toward The Principals' Partnership, its signature giving program. Union Pacific believes principals who are effective leaders build strong schools, which in turn produce solid citizens, workers and adults. When that happens, we all benefit.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America’s leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. Union Pacific’s diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada’s rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America’s premier rail franchise.
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