GOOD GAS NEWS PGW, EAGLES GO GREEN WITH FIELD GOAL FOREST PROGRAM

PGW volunteers recently planted 400 new trees Before the season began, PGW in the Eagles Forest at Neshaminy State Park pledged to plant 10 trees for every as part of the Field Goal Forest program with the Eagles field goal made. The Eagles Philadelphia Eagles. ended up with 40 field goals, totaling 400 trees!

Nearly 60 employees The Field Goal Forest rolled up their program is part of the sleeves to help our Eagles’ “Go Green” environment, and initiative, which began give back to the in 2003. community. We work for Philadelphia We look forward and part of that work means preserving the to another winning environment we all share. This program is one season, more field way we’re able to do that. goals and more trees! Call 811 before you dig Ready to dig? Do it safely! No matter if you’re planning a DIY project or hiring a professional - smart digging means first dialing 811. This free service marks underground utility lines so you know where to avoid. That keeps you and your property safe. Remember, it’s the law.

june 2018 PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO KENSINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Exposing young on professional development. Company employees, people to new representing different career fields, spent time with experiences can students discussing how to decide on a career, inspire a passion how to write a resume and the dos and don’ts of they never knew interviewing. existed. Kensington High students We concluded this year’s program by welcoming recently completed the students to PGW headquarters to learn about their second year more career opportunities and interact with working with PGW employees. employees through the Adopt-A- We are confident that these hard-working students School program in will be successful in their future endeavors. We partnership with can’t wait to see what positive paths they take! the School District of Philadelphia and the Urban League of Philadelphia.

PGW is one of 10 leading, local businesses selected to inspire students to graduate from high school then enroll in college or a job training program. The sophomore students also received leadership and career development training.

This year’s workshops and activities focused

We have joined with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pennsylvania Helping the Horticultural Society for Home Runs for Trees.

environment Every time a Phillies player hits a home run, PGW and our partners pledge to plant a tree in a local park, urban setting or watershed area. Nearly 900 trees have been planted since the program began in one homer at 2010.

a time Keep up with the tree count throughout the season by following us on Twitter (@MyPGW) and friending us on Facebook (@MyPGW). Check using #HR4Trees. Keep hitting those homers!

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