PPG Foundation Invests $45,000 in Chicago STEM Education Initiatives

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the PPG Foundation invested $45,000
to support Chicago-area nonprofit organizations that serve students
pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. The
grants highlight PPG’s commitment to increasing STEM educational
opportunities for young people. The donation was made on behalf of PPG’s
architectural coatings business.

The grant recipients and programs are:

• Lumity
  – $10,000 to support Lumity’s Career Readiness and STEM Pathways
  program, which provides high schools in underserved communities access
  to student programing that boosts the likelihood of students
  graduating high school, pursuing higher education and securing
  employment. The program also fosters networking and communication
  skills.
• Chicago
  Urban League – $15,000 toward the economic, educational and
  social progress of African Americans and the Chicago Urban League’s
  Project Ready, which is a middle school/STEM module and summer camp
  that inspires youth to pursue STEM academics and careers.
• Project
  SYNCERE – $10,000 toward Project SYNCERE’s mission of creating
  pathways for underrepresented and disadvantaged students to seek out
  STEM careers. The funds will support expanding the nonprofit’s
  E-CADEMY program, which provides year-round opportunities for students
  in grades six to 12 to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for
  their success in college and beyond.
• Lewis
  University – $10,000 to support programs offering a liberal
  arts and professional education to a diverse student population. These
  include expanding Lewis University’s Girls Create with Technology
  program through the addition of a co-educational STEM program that
  exposes middle and high school students to technology concepts.

“As a global innovator in paints and coatings, PPG is committed to
continued advancements in technology and science, as they are at the
core of what we do,” said Justin Williams, PPG regional sales manager,
Chicago, Northwest Indiana and Wisconsin markets. “By supporting
students in their exploration of these fields, we can help them gain
real-world experience and foster their interest in pursuing a career in
STEM.”

PPG and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG
communities around the world. We invested more than $10.5 million in
2017, supporting hundreds of community organizations across 29
countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow
today’s skilled workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in fields
related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to
multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by
supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com
and follow @PPG_Communities
on Twitter.

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Contacts

PPG Media Contacts:
Architectural Coatings
Lynne
Evosevich, 724-742-5375
[email protected]
or
Architectural
Coatings
Jamie Altman, 724-742-5599
[email protected]
www.ppgcommunities.com