IID and Citizens Energy Corporation provide grants for non-profits

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - The Imperial Irrigation District is teaming up with Citizens Energy Corporation to expand community investment programs across Imperial County.

This latest funding will go towards housing programs with Reps For Vets, a book vending machine for Westmorland Elementary School District, and the spay and neuter program at the Humane Society of Imperial County.

"Because of your kindness, many dogs and cats will live healthy lives. This donation will go directly to our spay and neuter program, which provides accessible and affordable preventative care in our community," Dalia Rodriguez with the Humane Society said.

Citizens Energy Corporation, led by Joseph Kennedy III, has a long history of investing in the Imperial Valley, from green energy initiatives to education grants.

"We help support and finance major infrastructure projects in the imperial Valley and then take a portion of those profits and invest it back in the communities here," Kennedy told KYMA.

One of those investments is supplying schools in underserved communities with engagement opportunities to promote reading.

The latest donation will go towards installing a book vending machine in the elementary school in Westmorland.

Elementary school teacher Anna Perez explained, "It's an ongoing collaboration between IId and the district of Westmoreland for a book vending machine."

Leaders hope this partnership will continue to strengthen programs in Imperial Valley.