Powder River Energy Foundation gives $15,000 to local VFDs

The Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation has facilitated $15,000 in direct donations to local volunteer fire departments through a single day of online fundraising in July this year.

Called the WyoGives ‘Day of Giving,’ the annual online fundraiser gives local charities an opportunity to raise funds online and leverage matching funds from entities like the Hughes Charitable Foundation to increase the total dollars raised.

The 24-hour fundraiser was held on July 12, and the PRECorp Foundation dedicated 100 percent of the money raised to local volunteer fire departments in Campbell, Crook Jo...