The Powder River Energy Foundation recently donated a total of $25,000 to 19 charitable organizations in the five-county area of northeast Wyoming through its annual Holiday giving program.

“The Foundation’s mission is to lend a helping hand to nonprofit charitable organizations in northeast Wyoming who improve the quality of life or services in their community,” said Foundation Executive Director Joe Roth. “In 2025, people in our communities experienced a variety of challenges. The charities that bring relief are also stretched. Our Foundation Board enthusiastically offers its support this Holiday season.”

The grants will go directly toward the Holiday season work of local charities in helping families in need at this time of year. This year’s recipients are:

Campbell County:

The Mercantile at Rawhide Elementary; Campbell County Council of Community Services; and Campbell County Senior Center home-delivered meals;

Crook County:

Moorcroft Interfaith Community; Hulett Holiday Baskets; and Crook County Council of County Services - Sundance Food Pantry

Johnson County:

Johnson County Friends Feeding Friends; Kaycee Food Pantry; Bread of Life Food Pantry – Buffalo; Compass Center for Families - Suicide Prevention Division; and Buffalo Senior Center – Activities Programs

Sheridan County:

The Food Group, Inc.; The Hub on Smith; Sheridan Police Department - Cops for Kids; and Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange

Weston County:

Newcastle Ministerial Association Holiday giving; Helping Hands Foundation of Weston County; B.R.E.A.D. food pantry; and Weston County Peace Officers Shop with a Cop