Brookfield Renewable donates to Clarion Shelter Task Force

From staff reports

Brookfield Renewable and the Bridge Builders Community Foundation on Wednesday announced a $15,000 donation to help the Clarion Shelter Task Force with its efforts to help those in need in the Clarion County region.

Specifically, the donation will be used by the Clarion Task Force to provide assistance for items that are necessary but aren’t typically covered by other programs.

These items include needs such as work clothes, Social Security cards, birth certificates and driver’s licenses-that are required to apply for public housing assistance, and other expenses needed to help with obtaining housing and employment.

Trenton Moulin, executive director of the Bridge Builders Community Foundation, said “it is exciting to see a company engaged and committed to the community where they reside. Corporate giving is an integral part of any thriving area and this is great example.”

Brookfield Renewable owns and operates Piney hydropower on the Clarion River as well as three other facilities throughout Pennsylvania.

Jennifer Krouse from the Clarion Task Force said “many people in our area do not realize homelessness is an issue in Clarion County.”

Krouse noted that individuals who meet the initial criteria for assistance – such as income, expense ratio and previous help history – are required to participate in budgeting classes in order to learn skills to better manage their money and improve their situation.

“We also provide case management which assists with referrals to other agencies, job search, education, etc.,” Krouse added.

From staff reports

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