{"id":145849,"date":"2025-10-29T19:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T23:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145849"},"modified":"2025-10-29T19:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T23:58:08","slug":"community-action-lehigh-valley-receives-grant-from-ppl-foundation-to-support-generation-next-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145849","title":{"rendered":"Community Action Lehigh Valley Receives Grant from PPL Foundation to Support Generation Next Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pictured from left: Lissette Santana, Director of External Affairs of PPL; Dan Bosket, Director of Community Action Development Allentown; Sandra Bieber, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Community Action Lehigh Valley; and Jane George, Regional Affairs Director of PPL<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Allentown, PA \u2014 October 24 \u2014 <\/strong>Community Action Lehigh Valley is proud to announce that it has received a grant from the PPL Foundation to support its Generation Next program, which helps local high school students build leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and achieve educational success.<\/p>\n

Generation Next equips young people with the tools and confidence to pursue their goals while addressing barriers to racial and ethnic equity in education. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure to professional pathways, the program empowers<\/p>\n

students\u2014particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds\u2014to envision and create a successful future for themselves and their communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe support from the PPL Foundation will allow us to deepen our impact and continue<\/p>\n

fostering equity through education,\u201d said Dawn Godshall, CEO of Community Action Lehigh Valley. \u201cGeneration Next helps students discover their potential and take the next step<\/p>\n

toward their dreams. We\u2019re grateful to PPL for investing in the future of our young leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PPL Foundation supports programs that improve the lives and well-being of people throughout the communities served by PPL Electric Utilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cPPL is proud to partner with Community Action Lehigh Valley in their efforts to empower students.\u201d said Lissette Santana, Director of External Affairs and President of the PPL<\/p>\n

Foundation. \u201cBy working together, we can help young people reach their full potential and strengthen our communities for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Generation Next currently operates in multiple Lehigh Valley high schools, engaging juniors and seniors through workshops, college and career readiness programs, and mentorship opportunities. The program is part of Community Action Lehigh Valley\u2019s broader commitment to equity, education, and economic opportunity.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Generation Next or Community Action Lehigh Valley\u2019s youth and education initiatives, visit www.communityactionlv.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nLynn Schoof<\/p>\n

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