Charitable contributions are important.  That is the message that Ameren Illinois is conveying as a lot of work goes behind the scenes that a lot of Ameren customers may not even realize. D-Lori Newsome-Pitts, who is the manager of charitable giving for Ameren Illinois says that over the last year 3.4 million dollars was distributed to nonprofit organizations.

There is an online application process for nonprofits to apply.

Newsome-Pitts says it’s important to be good corporate citizens.

There are plenty of local organizations that have received contributions from Ameren including the Optimist Foundation, United Way of Christian County, YMCA of Christian County and Health & Social Services Critical Needs in Pana. 

In 2023, Ameren is planning on contributing close to $4 million to communities throughout the service territory.