LG&E and KU and the LG&E and KU Foundation annually contribute millions of dollars to community organizations, agencies and educational institutions in our service territory. Our commitment to support communities throughout Kentucky and parts of Virginia is focused on four areas:

• Education — Education is the Foundation's primary emphasis and includes innovative educational programs within public elementary, middle and secondary schools and public and private post—secondary schools. Programs involving math, science and technology are priority. This emphasis also includes educational programs that are conducted through other qualifying organizations.
• Diversity — In order to strengthen our communities, we believe in a strong commitment to programs that support diversity and strive to embrace and encourage the inclusion of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Environment — Environmental excellence is inherent and vital for the protection of our communities in which we live and play and helps promote economic growth.
• Health and Human Services — Health and Human Services are programs whose goals better the health and welfare of our society. Grantmaking in this area will be made only to United Way.

In addition, our generous employees donate thousands of dollars to employee giving campaigns. They also volunteer countless hours to support charitable agencies and diverse interests from sports and business activities, to community festivals and fairs. Our people are truly the heart of our giving and the greatest contribution to our communities.