Pratt & Whitney Commits $100K to Urban League of Greater Hartford

Pratt & Whitney (P&W), a unit of Raytheon Technologies, has made a significant commitment to support the economic equity work of the Urban League of Greater Hartford (ULGH). The commitment comes on the heels of years of sponsorships, in-kind services, and volunteer hours.

This pledge includes an immediate charitable donation of $100,000 in addition to P&W’s ongoing institutional partnership. The landmark grant was announced last night at the ULGH’s Black History Month Celebration, “A Legacy Revealed – Paths to Purpose,” a virtual cultural event that honored the achievements and contributions of Greater Hartford’s women of color.

“Pratt & Whitney is presenting $100,000 to the Urban League of Greater Hartford now because we know that the community it serves has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways,” explains Earl Exum, President of International Aero Engines, AG (a Pratt & Whitney joint venture company) and longtime ULGH Board Executive Committee member. “Our company has been supporting the ULGH for more than two decades and we have seen the dramatic impact that its hands-on programs and committed staff make on the lives of Hartford-area residents.”

“This generous contribution of $100,000 from Pratt & Whitney will provide immediate funding for a variety of our critical adult and youth initiatives such as job training, career counseling, STEM programming, and academic support in alignment with Goodwin University, Asnuntuck College and Capital Community College,” says David Hopkins, President and CEO of the ULGH. The organization’s programs and operations impact more than 3,000 individuals and their families every year in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development, housing, community health, and social justice.

For information,visit www.ulgh.org or call 860-527-0147. Follow on social media @ulgh64.