Alcoa Power Generating Inc., Yadkin Division : News: News Releases : Alcoa Foundation Grants $65,500 to Local Nonprofit Groups

go		June 8, 2011 Alcoa Foundation Grants $65,500 to Local Nonprofit Groups
go		Alcoa Foundation announced today that it has awarded grants worth $65,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to provide workplace training, educate students and better protect the environment. “After reviewing many grant applications, we decided to narrow our focus on helping children and adults through educational programs and activities,” said Mark Gross, Alcoa Badin Technical Manager. “The programs will help build a brighter future for people in this community.” Five of the seven Alcoa Foundation grants will benefit Stanly County, where Alcoa has operated since 1917. The 2011 grants include: The Resource Development Center (Albemarle): $15,000 grant for education/workforce training for citizens in need. Pfeiffer University School of Nursing (Misenheimer): $13,000 grant for education/workforce training in health care. Nazareth Children's Home (Salisbury): $10,000 grant to expand current educational programs to reach more children in need. West Badin Beautification (Badin): $18,500 grant to restore and enhance the West Badin Community Center, including funds to improve storefronts, purchase furniture and provide ongoing maintenance. Badin Volunteer Fire Department (Badin): $5,000 grant for fire safety services. Park Ridge Christian School (Albemarle): $2,500 grant to engage students in extra-curricular activities. Big Sweep (Statewide): $1,500 grant to support clean-up efforts across North Carolina waterways. Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation have donated more than $4 million to North Carolina nonprofit organizations since 1990. “Alcoa is dedicated to the Badin community and the surrounding counties. We look forward to working with our nonprofit partners to make a positive difference in the area,” Gross said. About Alcoa Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary and fabricated aluminum, as well as the world’s largest miner of bauxite and refiner of alumina. In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the past 120 years. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Sustainability is an integral part of Alcoa’s operating practices and the product design and engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for nine consecutive years and approximately 75 percent of all of the aluminum ever produced since 1888 is still in active use today. Alcoa employs approximately 59,000 people in 31 countries across the world. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com. About Alcoa Foundation Alcoa Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the U.S., with assets of approximately US $420 million. In addition to addressing local needs in communities where Alcoa operates, Alcoa Foundation is focused on promoting environmental stewardship, enabling economic and social sustainability, and preparing tomorrow's leaders through education and learning. Alcoa Foundation was founded more than 50 years ago and has invested more than US $515 million since 1952. Alcoa employees share their energy, passion and purpose to make a difference in our communities through the Alcoa Volunteers Program, which last year recorded 590,000 hours of service to 9,400 charitable organizations. Their time was matched with US $4.2 million in Alcoa volunteer grants. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com/foundation.