Pacific Power is donating more than $164-thousand dollars to help fund local community organizations across Oregon, Washington, and California, said in a news release.

$15,000 of that was given to three Umpqua Valley organizations.

Pacific Power says the grant money is focused on enhancing communities through improving access to affordable housing, workforce training, as well as restoring watersheds and caring for neighborhood trees that bring environmental benefits to the area.

We are inspired by these organizations, in towns large and small, that are working hard to lift up people in their communities and take care of the environment,” said Sam Carter, Pacific Power regional business manager. “It is an honor to support this indispensable work, while helping to boost the growth and vitality of the communities we serve.

This round of grants is one of four grant cycles that's offered annually by Pacific Power.

Three grants totaling $15,000 were given to Umpqua Valley organizations:

• Glide Revitalization to help monitor and maintain replanting sites during the local reforestation process as seedlings grow into saplings.
• Phoenix School of Roseburg to support a project where at-risk students get hands-on experience restoring the Rocky Rim trail in the Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
• Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center for veterinary equipment to provide care for the growing number of animals at the only animal shelter in Douglas County.